Healthy U: Preventing Dangerous Falls

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By NBCAugusta Producers

Story Published: Jul 22, 2008 at 1:21 PM EST

Story Updated: Jul 22, 2008 at 1:21 PM EST

In Tuesday's Healthy U segment, Ask-A-Nurse Julia Long talked about how the elderly can prevent dangerous falls.

Each year about one in three Americans 65 and older suffers from a fall and about 30 percent of those falls require medical treatment.

Long gave some tips on how to avoid those dangerous falls.

Be sure to remove loose carpets and rugs around the house. Try to wear shoes with firm non-skid soles. Buy a night light to put in dark areas of your house.

Install handrails and grab bars to secure your stability.

For more information you can all Ask-A-Nurse at (706)737-8423.

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