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Dr. Mia talks about the other main reason why people end up in nursing homes- "legs not working" aka falls, especially the factors that affect people's balance and what to do about each of the risk factors.

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Medications that increase risk of falls
CDC's STEADI program on fall prevention
STEADI program's brochures specifically for patients & caregivers: home safety check list and chair rise exercise
MyMobility plan: plan ahead for mobility changes as we age

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