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What suggestions for environmental modifications do you find most helpful to reduce the risk of falls in the geriatric population?

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Geriatric Medicine · University Of California (San Francisco)

Great question!

The following recommendations encompass those that have been deemed cost-effective for fall prevention. The CDC STEADI program is also useful for reviewing these things.

First, I would usually order home health PT/OT to do an assessment if the person has Medicare, and they will often...

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