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Exercises to Try- Balance Exercises
Abstract:Learn more about balance exercises to help prevent fall risk.
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 -
Personal Emergency Response Systems
Abstract:Find out about how Personal Emergency Response systems work and how to choose the best one for you or a loved one.
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 -
Home Modification and Repair: Action Ideas for Older Persons and Their Families
Abstract:A brief look at the special issues seniors face when undertaking home repair or when modifying their home to fit elder needs. Addresses both home owner and renter topics.
Last Reviewed: Monday, January 04, 2010 -
Four Ways to Help Prevent Falls
Abstract:Read tips to help you or your loved one prevent falls and fall related injuries like hip fractures or head injuries.
Last Reviewed: Monday, January 04, 2010 -
Medications and Falls
Abstract:This scholarly article describes potential causes of falls and ways to prevent them and illustrates how medications can contribute to an increased risk of falls. Strategies are recommended for reducing these risks.
Last Reviewed: Monday, January 04, 2010 -
Fall Prevention
Abstract:Tips to lower your risk of falling including home adaptations.
Last Reviewed: Monday, January 04, 2010 -
Fall Risk Factors
Abstract:A brief description of risk factors and age related changes often causing falls.
Last Reviewed: Monday, January 04, 2010
Related Links
- American Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Program - http://www.adata.org Save Link
- Center For Health Design - http://www.healthdesign.org Save Link
- Center for Healthy Aging, NCOA, Fall Prevention - http://www.healthyagingprograms.com/content.asp?sectionid=69 Save Link
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Traumatic Brain Injury and Falls - http://www.cdc.gov/braininjuryinseniors Save Link
- Centers for Independent Living in Virginia: An Interactive Map - http://www.accessva.org/cils.asp Save Link
- Federal Consumer Information Center - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov Save Link
- Health House - http://www.healthhouse.org Save Link
- Home Safety Council: Home Safety Checklist - http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/resource_center/rc_checklist_w001.aspx Save Link
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) - http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?genericContentID=8484 Save Link
- National Center For Injury Prevention And Control - http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/ Save Link
- National Crime Prevention Council - http://www.ncpc.org Save Link
- National Fire Protection Association - http://www.nfpa.org Save Link
- National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ Save Link
- National Institute Of Enviornmental Sciences - http://www.niehs.nih.gov Save Link
- National Institute on Aging: Balance Exercises - http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/ExerciseGuide/04d_balance.htm Save Link
- National Institute on Aging: Flexibility Exercises - http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/ExerciseGuide/04e_flexibility.htm Save Link
- National Safety Council - http://www.nsc.org Save Link
- Partnership For Advancing Technology In Housing - http://www.pathnet.org Save Link
- Rebuilding Together*Harrisonburg/Rockingham - http://www.rebuildingtogether.org Save Link
- Safe Within - http://www.safewithin.com Save Link
- Senior Health - http://www.seniorhealth.about.com Save Link
- The Healthy House Institute - http://www.hhinst.com Save Link
- The National Council on Independent Living - http://www.ncil.org/index.html Save Link
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - http://www.cpsc.gov Save Link
- U.s. Consumer Gateway - http://www.consumer.gov Save Link
- Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS) - http://www.vats.org Save Link
- Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services: Centers for Independent Living - http://www.vadrs.org/cbs/cils.htm Save Link
- Virginia Housing Development Authority - http://www.vhda.com Save Link
- Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council - http://www.vasilc.org/ Save Link
- Virtual CIL: Directory of Independent Living Centers in the U.S. - http://www.virtualcil.net/cils/ Save Link
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