Tips to help older adults learn how to reduce risk for falls
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Last updated 10/1/2021 at 4:06pm
Dr. Daman Jamarai
Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare, Southern California
As we age, we begin to learn – sometimes firsthand – how devastating a fall can be. It isn’t quite as easy as it once was to hop back up and continue on our way.
September is National Falls Prevention Month, a great time for older adults to learn about the dangers falls pose to quality of life and independence and tips to reduce risk factors.
Each year millions of older adults experience falls and fall-related injuries. California ranked 20thth in a state-to-state comparison with 25.4% of adults age 65+ re...
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