Reducing the risk of falls (Sep 2009) - Archived
A bad fall can really wreck your day, or week…and sometimes the effects can last for years. Any fall can have an impact on your lifestyle, your confidence and your independence. The good news is that falls do not need to be a part of getting older and it is easy to reduce your chance of falls and injury.
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