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Lower Your Risk of Falling: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

As people age, poor balance and flexibility can cause falls and broken bones. A broken bone (called a fracture) in an older person can cause pain, hospital stays, or disability.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

A Tool Kit to Prevent Senior Falls: Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older Adults

This page provides statistics on falls and hip fractures among older adults.... Details >

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fall Prevention

Also available in: Chinese-Simplified  Chinese-Traditional 

Falls are one of the main disabling conditions of the elderly. One of the important consequences of falls is fracture which may have significant impact on elder's functioning, independence and quality... Details >

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Keeping Kids Safe From Home Falls  External Link

A home may represent a haven of safety and security. But for young children, it can be also a minefield of potentially dangerous falls. This brochure offers tips to help make your home free of fall ha... Details >

National Safety Council  External Link

Preventing Falls and Related Fractures

Also available in: Spanish 

Getting older can bring lots of changes. Sight, hearing, muscle strength, coordination and reflexes aren't what they once were. Balance can be affected by diabetes and heart disease, or by problems wi... Details >

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center