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What injury causes the most Emergency Room visits?

Falls.

By  children.

By the elderly.

For seniors, falls are associated with:

lower-body weakness problems with balance and walking visual impairment chronic illness or a history of stroke.

Falls are the leading cause of unintentional home injury deaths, accounting for 33 percent of deaths.

According to the Home Safety Council (HSC) they account for more [...]

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15 Things Caregivers Should Know After a Loved One Has Had a Stroke

Knowing what to do after a loved one has had a stroke can be hard.

It’s better to find out than miss out. Be aware of the medications that have been prescribed to your loved one and their side effects. Ask if your home should be modified to meet the specific needs of the stroke [...]