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Research Explores Why Seniors Are More Likely to Fall

By |September 26, 2013|Categories: Breaking News, Psychology, Retirement Planning|Tags: , |

An article in the Wall Street Journal this week focuses on “the science of falls” and lends explanation to some questions about the mental and physical mechanics of falling. Landing more than 2 million elderly in the emergency room in 2010, falls are one of the leading causes of long term care and should be considered as you begin to age.

Scientific Findings

Taking measures to reduce your risk of a fall will help you stay healthier, and ultimately safer, in old age. While home modifications such as hand rails, ramps, brighter light bulbs, and other updates may make a fall[…]

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