Tag: Walker
Important Tips to Avoid Falls
Improperly used, a walker can lead to a fall.
Falls are a huge health hazard for older adults. They are a major reason for hospital admissions and nursing home placements and the leading cause of injury-related death for people over the age of 65.
Most falls occur at home - usually in the bathroom, bedroom or [...]
Posted: October 16th, 2008 under Preventative Care.
Tags: Broken Hip, Falls, Important Tips, improper use of equipment, Preventative Care, Taking Care of Ourselves, VidaCura Newsletter, Walker
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