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1-         Don’t make your visits routine. Visit at various times of the day. Got an early start prior to work, can’t sleep or on the run--- pop in and visit even if it’s a short stay.

2-         Wears Glasses?  Are they on, accessible for reach and clean?

3-         Wears Dentures? Are they in their mouth, removed at night for deep cleaning, gums/tongue cleansed? Own teeth, brushed? Properly Fitted?

4-         Nails cleaned and trimmed? Or is there food and dirt…

Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase the risk of early death. Fortunately, falls are a public health problem that is largely preventable.

Here are some Elderly Fall Statistics:

• One out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year1,2but less than half talk to their healthcare providers about it.
• Among older adults (those…