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Assessing and correcting environmental hazards

Falling in Old Age: Its Prevention and Treatment.

Author: Tideiksaar, R
Year: 1989
Type: Book Section

Abstract:

This chapter explores some of the environmental hazards that exist for persons with disabilities succeptible to falling in and around the home, ways to assess these hazards and outlines possible corrective measures.

Further Details

Pages 49-87
Accession Number October, 2011
Keywords mobilityassessmentsafety improvementlightingdoorstairbathroom/toilet/lavatoryliftassistive device

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