Reena Shetty, executive director of the Minnesota Board on Aging, said the board funds several programs designed to help prevent falls or improve accessibility for older adults or adults with disabil… [+1283 chars]
Minnesota seniors are more likely to die in falls than in almost any other state - Star Tribune
As baby boomers age, the number of fatal falls is increasing. Here’s how the state could reverse the trend.
By:James Walsh, James Walsh
Source:Minneapolis Star Tribune
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