Fall prevention: Important facts to know - 05/2013

If this is an emergency call 911.

Fall prevention: Important facts to know

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Abstract

This handout contains facts about falls -- how serious they can be, who is at risk, how to decrease the risk of falling, and a detailed "Falls-Free Plan" that lists what to do if feeling unsteady, having difficulty walking, taking prescription drugs, etc.

Author

Physical Therapy/Rehab Medicine

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2007

Revision Date

05/2013

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General Subject

Rehabilitation

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Specific Subject/Keyword

Safety Education

Falls

Languages

Spanish

Russian

Korean

English

Chinese

Vietnamese

Record ID

3409