With 3,000 people over 65 dying each year from a fall*, ensuring that you and your surroundings or that of a relative are as safe as possible is extremely important. Even if you or your relative are in a care home, knowledge of how to prevent a fall could be vital.
We've come across a brilliant booklet which lists top tips for avoiding a fall, and has a checklist of how to ensure that your home or your surroundings are not going to contribute to a fall.
Visit the article in our Health Matters section for more details and to view the booklet....
(*Health Survey for England 2001).
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