4 A Why People Get Hurt Part 1
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Older adults are injured for many reasons. Rushing, lack of situational awareness, being distracted by the doorbell can all end up being terrible mistakes. Here, you'll learn more about why older adults can be injured and how to prevent this from happening.
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