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Protecting our seniors: Raising awareness of fall prevention

Two senior's hands are in the center clasped together and their arms extend out to the side.
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Falls can happen to anyone, but for older adults, injuries can be more serious, impacting both the health and independence of our seniors.

That’s why the Falls Prevention Coalition of Idaho is working to raise awareness, particularly as Fall Prevention Month gets underway.

Erin Olsen, program specialist and coordinator of the Falls Prevention Coalition of Idaho, joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

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