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Lower Your Risk of Falling: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

As people age, poor balance and flexibility can cause falls and broken bones. A broken bone (called a fracture) in an older person can cause pain, hospital stays, or disability.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Preventing Falls: Conversation Starters

Use these tips to start a conversation with a loved one about preventing falls. ... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Protect Your Health as You Grow Older: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Also available in: Spanish 

Poor health and getting older don’t have to go together. You can do many things to stay healthy and active as you grow older. ... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Preventing Falls: What To Ask Your Doctor

Also available in: Spanish 

Am I taking any medicines that will make me sleepy, dizzy, or lightheaded? How can I make my bathroom safer? Should I use a cane or a walker? These are some important questions to ask your doctor on ... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Questions and Answers About Sprains and Strains

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheet presents general information about sprains and strains. Treatment and prevention information is provided too. ... Details >

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults - (PDF)

Also available in: Chinese-Traditional - (PDF)  Spanish - (PDF) 

Falls are often due to hazards that are easy to overlook but simple to fix. This checklist will help you find and fix those hazards in your home.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults

Falls are often due to hazards that are easy to overlook but easy to fix. This checklist will help you find and fix those hazards in your home.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Fall Prevention Tips  External Link

Find tips to prevent injuries to children due to falls from windows, balconies, playground equipment, furniture, and more.... Details >

Home Safety Council  External Link

Fall Protection Tips for Workers - (PDF)

Also available in: Spanish 

This site provides tips and illustrations on how to protect yourself from a fall.... Details >

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

Falls - Older Adults

On this site, you will find a variety of fact sheets, resources and publications on falls, and fall prevention programs geared toward older adults.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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