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Fall Prevention Resources | Finding Our Balance | Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)

Preventing slips, trips & stumbles

Falls are a growing health problem for older adults, and there are many myths about falling. The most important message we can share with our communities is that falls are preventable.

Senior Safety Falls in Washington Fall Prevention Advocates

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Contact us | To get important information about older adult falls, please select the green “Subscribe” button at the bottom of the page and then search for "Finding our Balance".

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