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Stay independent : learn more about fall prevention

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  • Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
  • Description:
    Falls can lead to a loss of independence, but they are preventable. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/steadi This brochure was produced in collaboration with the following organizations: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center (GRECC), and the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence STEADI-Brochure-StayIndependent-508.pdf
  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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    1. Filetype[PDF - 237.84 KB]
      Corporate Authors:
      National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
      Published Date:
      2017
      Series:
      STEADI : Stoping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries
      Description:
      Many fall prevention strategies call for patients to change their behaviors by:• Changing their medications• Doing prescribed exercises• Attendi...
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      Corporate Authors:
      National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
      Published Date:
      2017
      Series:
      STEADI : Stoping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries
      Description:
      Stay independent : learn more about fall prevention [Spanish]Las caídas pueden causar la pérdida de la independencia, pero son prevenibles.Para ma...
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    3. Filetype[PDF - 618.74 KB]
      Corporate Authors:
      National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
      Published Date:
      2017
      Series:
      STEADI : Stoping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries
      Description:
      Key Facts about Falls:• One in four older adults (age 65+) falls each year.• Many patients who have fallen do not talk about it.Fall Screening Que...
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