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Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury and disability among the elderly? One in three American adults age 65 or older falls every year, resulting in countless injuries and an estimated 9,500 deaths. Sadly, falling often leads to permanent loss of independent functioning and a need for longterm nursing care. So it makes very good sense to invest in fall prevention in and around the homes of your senior loved ones.
One of the first things we do with new clients at Good Company Senior Care is a thorough home assessment to identify potential safety hazards: View our detailed Fall Prevention Checklist here.
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