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Falls and Older Adults

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3. What personal factors can lead to falls?

Some personal factors that can lead to falls are

  • muscle weakness, especially in the legs
  • poor balance or difficulty walking -- factors that could be related to a neurological cause, arthritis, or another condition that might be treated.
Older Adults and Balance Problems

"Older Adults and Balance Problems" [4 min 5 sec]

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