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… to doctors and nurses about helping you avoid falls. Ask your doctor if working with a … Interactions Navigating Your Hospital Stay Preventing Falls in Older Adults Credits Current as of: November …
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… and medication safety in older age . Manage sensory impairments Reduced vision, hearing …
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… there are group exercise programs for older adults and classes such as tai chi . Check … there are group exercise programs for older adults and classes such as tai chi . …
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… Overview Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and … you increase the amount of fluids you drink. Preventing falls at home Remove raised doorway …
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… swings. bouncers, and jumpers. Use all the safety straps provided. Use sliding gates at … Avoid accordion-style gates, because a child's head could get caught in the gate. … It's best to keep your child off of them. On tricycles: Only allow your child to ride …
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… feel drowsy or dizzy or affect your balance. Preventing falls when you take high-risk medicines If you … use them. Making your home safer As you get older, getting around your home safely and …
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… Overview Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and … fix the problem. Rooms and Areas to Check for Preventing Falls at Home Floors ____Move …
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… ladders or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety rail For those … ladders or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety rail For those …
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… Topic Overview Navigating Your Hospital Stay—Topic Overview Hospitals can be … and Teenagers Stop Negative Thoughts: Choosing a Healthier Way of Thinking Tapping … out important forms Advance Care Planning Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker What To …
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… Checking in is the first big step in your hospital stay. Ideally, much of the paperwork … ahead of time, before you even get to the hospital. When you arrive The hospital or your doctor will let you know what …
