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Extension, Public Health partner on fall prevention program

 One in four older adults has a fall each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and falls are the leading cause of injury and death for older Americans. In fact, an estimated 50% of older adults, 80 and older, will fall each year. The consequences of falls are substantial, including serious injury, loss of independent living and limits on physical activity. By...