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Where can we find information on preventing falls?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a wealth of information on preventing falls. Below are links to CDC resources, including two fact sheets that may help:
Preventing Falls Among Older Adults
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/preventadultfalls.htm.
What You Can Do to Prevent Falls
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/toolkit/WhatYouCanDoToPreventFalls.htm.
Safety Checklist
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/toolkit/CheckListForSafety.htm.
The Home Safety Council has a Safe Steps Program on its Web site. This program is also designed to help reduce falls.
http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/home/home_march05_w002.aspx.
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