Interventions can reduce falls in people over 65 who live at home
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 14:30
in Psychology & Sociology
There is now strong evidence that some interventions can prevent falls in people over the age of 65 who are living in their own homes. However, the researchers who reached this conclusion say that care is needed when choosing interventions, as some have no effect.
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