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Home Safety Prevention Tips

by Joanne Cooper

October 28, 2019

According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. One-third of seniors 65 years and older fall each year. Since over half of falls happen at home, here are preventive ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management,
Tags: Falls, Home Prevention

Six Common Falling Hazards in the Home

by Samantha Kennedy

April 26, 2019

As we get older, our risk of falling increases. In fact, falling once doubles the chances of falling again. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of five falls causes serious injury such as broken bones or ... READ MORE

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Tags: Fall Prevention, Falling, Falling Hazards, Falls, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Personal Safety, Tripping, Tripping Hazards, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension, Wellness

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