Residents at Marshfield, MA Senior Living Community Participate in Falls Prevention Program
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• Evaluate the safety of the residents' apartment and identify potential hazards such as loose scatter rugs, cords, and other items known to increase falls risk.
• Conduct individualized balance testing in the comfort and privacy of the resident's own apartment.
• Recommend next steps to improve balance and safety.
If recommendations include additional intervention to reduce falls risk,
Falls and fall-related injuries are common among older adults. In fact, an estimated one in three adults over the age of 65 falls each year, leading to more than 2.5 million emergency room visits.
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