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If you find yourself saying that falls are inevitable, we hope that you will change your mind and recognize that falls are preventable. Falls are a prevalent problem for older adults (1 in 3 over the age of 65 will fall each year), but it is not a natural part of the aging process. ...

Falling in the home happens to one in every three adults over the age of 65 but half of those who fall never tell a health professional about it. Falling is a prevalent issue that can send people to the emergency room with serious injuries, but falls are preventable. If you (or...

Last week was a busy one for events that promote occupational therapy. On Wednesday, September 19 we celebrated AOTA’s National School Backpack Awareness Day and on Saturday, September 22 we joined 70 other organizations celebrating National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Every year AOTA encourages...