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Author Alvord, Lynn S. (Lynn Stephen), 1949-

Title Falls assessment and prevention : home, hospice, and extended care / Lynn S. Alvord
Published San Diego, CA : Plural Pub., [2008]
©2008

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 W'BOOL  613.69 Alv/Faa  AVAILABLE
Description xi, 264 pages : illustrations ; 23cm
Contents Scope of the problem: hope for solutions -- Balance and mobility -- Why we fall -- Dizziness as a symptom -- The falls clinic and examination -- Preventing falls -- Falls prevention in hospitals and nursing facilities -- Case studies
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 226) and index
Subject Falls (Accidents) in old age.
LC no. 2007050051
ISBN 9781597561204 (alk. paper)
1597561207 (alk. paper)