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You Prepare For Every
Aspect Of Life
So Why Aren’t You Prepared For a Fall?
You manage your finances | You pay your bills | You retire | You stretch before golfing
Don’t Let A Fall Change Your Life
Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors in Collier County and they can be prevented.
Falls are not a natural part of aging. Public Places Health
Care Institutions
• Have adequate lighting in hallways and stairs
• Tighten loose handrails 10%
• Move furniture to allow for ease of walking
• Remove random objects from floors 30% 60%
• Put non-slip mats in showers/tubs At Home
• Keep nightlights in bedrooms and bathrooms
Where Falls Occur
Visit www.SunshineAce.com/StepSmart
for more information.
Don’t Become A Statistic
In the 17 seconds it takes to read this ad, an
older adult will be treated in a hospital
emergency room for injuries related to a fall.
An older adult dies every 3 days from
injuries sustained in a fall in Southwest Florida.
