• Fall prevention includes any action taken to help reduce the number of accidental falls suffered by susceptible individuals, such as the elderly (idiopathic)...
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  • generally accepted categories of fall protection: fall elimination, fall prevention, fall arrest and administrative controls. According to the US Department...
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    interventions together by 0.72 from baseline in the elderly. In nursing homes, fall prevention programs that involve a number of interventions prevent recurrent falls...
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  • The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (FPCE) is a source of fall prevention information for older adults, families, caregivers, professionals, service...
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    Multi-layered approaches to fall prevention and protection that use the hierarchy of controls can help to prevent fall injuries, incidents, and fatalities...
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    bones in those with osteoporosis include a good diet, exercise, and fall prevention. Lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking and not drinking alcohol...
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    resonance imaging (MRIs). Prevention measures include use of seat belts and helmets, not drinking and driving, fall prevention efforts in older adults and...
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    Bellafiore M (July 2019). "Physical activity programs for balance and fall prevention in elderly: A systematic review". Medicine (Baltimore). 98 (27): e16218...
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    exclude "major intrinsic events" as a fall. Falls are of concern within medical treatment facilities. Fall prevention is usually a priority in healthcare...
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    Abdul; et al. (1 May 2018). "A mixed methods evaluation of yoga as a fall prevention strategy for older people in India". Pilot and Feasibility Studies...
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