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  • /app/files/public/5426/pdf-MF---Fall-Prevention-Tips.pdf Fall Prevention Tips Show Details
    Description
    Anyone can fall, although falls that lead to injury are more common in the elderly. Learn ways to prevent falls in your home and outdoors.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    2/1/2011
  • /app/files/public/5446/pdf-MF---Osteoporosis-Preventing-Falls.pdf Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention Tips Show Details
    Description
    Osteoporosis weakens the bones, making them more fragile and easier to break (fracture). Falls are a leading cause of fracture in people with osteoporosis. These fractures can affect any bone in the body, but fractures occur most often occur in the hip, wrist and spine. Preventing falls is important for people with osteoporosis. The good news is that falls can often be prevented by following these indoor and outdoor safety tips.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    2/14/2011

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