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Falls

Iris L.
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Today is the first day of fall. This is a good time to review fall awareness and fall prevention. Falls can be deadly in older adults, even in those without dementia.

Iris

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  • SusanB-dil
    SusanB-dil Member Posts: 1,148
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    So true, Iris - thanks for the reminder.

    We have managed to get rid of all throw rugs. MIL would insist they looked pretty. Passed that point, now, so they are gone.

  • Iris L.
    Iris L. Member Posts: 4,412
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    I visited my elderly neighbor's home and slipped on her throw rug and almost fell. She insisted that she had no trouble with the rug. But it's gone now.

    Iris

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
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