Low-cost home fixes may prevent falls

By Madeline Kennedy NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Homeowners can reduce their risk of being injured in a fall by making relatively cheap fixes to their homes, according to a New Zealand study. Installing handrails and edging for steps, outside lighting, bathroom grab rails and slip-resistant surfaces significantly reduced the instance of falls in households where the changes were made. ...



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