falls

Falls are not inevitable. Simple exercises, adjustments in meds and staying on top of vision and hearing screenings can help. So can fall-proofing your home.

The app promotes tips and guidance to avoid dangerous falls, including guidance on decluttering the home.

Falls among people age 65 or older accounted for more than 90 percent of the emergency visits and hospitalizations in 2018, according to the “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.”

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