Living at Home With Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States—but according to the National Institutes of Health, heart...
It can take only one bad fall to severely incapacitate or even kill an individual; more so if they are age 50 and over.
There is good news however! There are many simple tips and tricks that can be implemented in order to reduce the risk of deadly falls for yourself or your loved one.
Each tab below contains information on the four general elements of successfull fall prevention. They are
- Knowing Medical Conditions
- Understanding Medications
- Maintaining Strength and Balance
- Safe-Proofing the Home Environment
https://www.stauntonrescue.org/fallprevention.html
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