Taking Steps to Prevent Falls

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Submitted by the Villas of Holly Brook When you’re young, an injury from a fall may sideline you for a few days or weeks, but a full recovery is usually quick. As you get older, the consequences of falls can become more serious, setting up a sequence of events that can have longstanding implications on […]

Lower Your Risk of Falling

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Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook The Basics You can make small changes to help prevent falls. More than 1 in 4 older adults fall each year. Falling can lead to broken bones, trouble getting around, and other health problems – especially if you are age 65 or older. A fracture (broken bone) can cause pain and […]