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Video: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall

You might think you're never going to fall, but the truth is one in four older adults fall every year in the U.S. The good news is that most falls are preventable. Start by watching this video that covers six steps older Americans can implement today.

See if you're at risk for falling.

Falls threaten the safety and independence for older Americans and can create a heavy economic and personal burden. Check to see if you’re at risk of falling with NCOA’s Falls Free CheckUp tool.

An upclose shot of a group of senior ladies standing in a row and doing lunging exercises while training in a gym.

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