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What are some tips to help older people avoid getting hurt at their home due to poor home safety?
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Make home safe: First thing is to get help and see how to make your home more safe. Exercise can really help with balance and tai chi has been proven many times to help improve balance in older people which leads to reduced injuries.
Answered 9/12/2012
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