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Savvy Senior: How to Prevent Falls During a Pandemic

Dear Savvy Senior,

My 80-year-old mother, who lives alone and is self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, has fallen several times. Are there any extra precautions you recommend that can help prevent this?

Concerned Daughter

Dear Concerned,

Falls are a common concern for many elderly adults and their families, especially during the coronavirus pandemic when many seniors are sheltering at ho...