My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this? This is a common ...

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Dear Savvy Senior: My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this?

This is a common concern for millions of elderly seniors and their families. Each year more than 1 in 4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those ...