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Native America Calling: Sound advice for avoiding falls
Monday, October 5, 2020
Car accidents often make headlines. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list falls above crashes as the leading cause of fatal injuries for Native Americans over the age of 65.
Preventing falls can be as simple as moving a coffee table. Additional measures like creating a strength-training routine also greatly reduce the risk from falling.
We’ll get practical advice about preventing falls and recovering from injuries from falls.
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