As our population ages, so too do conditions that can contribute to falls. What are the consequences of falls and what measures can you incorporate into your life or the lives of others that can reduce their risk of serious injury and disability?

• Dr. Anne Monahan, Medical Director of the Geriatric Days Hospital, Falls Clinic at Élisabeth Bruyère Health Centre

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