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… With Aging . Fitness: Walking for Wellness . Osteoporosis: Taking Calcium . Advance Care … and Older Adults Healthy Habits to Prevent Osteoporosis Hearing Aids Hearing Loss Hip … Osteoporosis Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis Screening Overactive Bladder Overflow …
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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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… warfarin to prevent stroke. Take a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) to prevent stroke. … low-cost. Newer anticoagulants, called direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), also lower the … people who have atrial fibrillation. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are newer. These …
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… to get regular blood tests and watch how much vitamin K you eat or drink. If you have a low … right dose. And you need to watch how much vitamin K you eat or drink. You will want to … try to eat and drink about the same amount of vitamin K each day. You'll need to let your …
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… and medication safety in older age . Manage sensory impairments Reduced vision, hearing …
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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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… 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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… 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 …
