Preventing falls in older patients : pocket guide

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Preventing falls in older patients : pocket guide

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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
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Talking With Your Patients About Falls

Help patients understand their own unique fall risk.

• Educate patients on their modifiable risk factors and corresponding fall prevention strategies.

• Emphasize that fall prevention can help them remain independent.

• Discuss with patients which strategies they might be willing to do.

• Work with patients and caregivers to develop a plan for fall prevention

STEADI-PocketGuide-508.pdf?deliveryName=DM9275
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Accidental Falls/prevention & Control Aged
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STEADI : Stoping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries
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Pamphlet (or booklet)
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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