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		<title>The Role of Vitamin D in Fracture Prevention</title>
		<link>http://www.mobilityequipmentsupplies.com/safety/2010/05/the-role-of-vitamin-d-in-fracture-prevention/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 15:34:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We get our supply of vitamin D in two ways: from the food we eat and from a hormone our bodies make when we stay under the sun. There are only a few food options that are naturally rich in vitamin D, that is why the biggest dietary sources of vitamin D are fortified food [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bathroom Safety for the Disabled and the Elderly</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bathrooms at home usually need adaptation if an elderly or disabled wants to stay in the house and remain independent. Ensuring bathroom access and safety may require room customizations.
Falls often happen as people get in or out of the bathtub. Non-slip suction mats or non-skid tub liners or stickers can help prevent falls and provide [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Prevention- Practical Advice on How to Reduce the Incidence of Falls</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my previous article, I focused on how medical organizations from around the world try to reduce harm from falls in their own facilities on a macro level. Now I am going to delve on more practical advice on how to reduce the incidence of falls within our homes or workplace.
Risk assessment provides a useful [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Prevention &#8211; Reducing Harm from Falls</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:47:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl Weisz</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nursing Homes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am no stranger to minor accidents at home and outside. Slips, trips, and falls happen to a lot of people of all ages, from all places, and in all walks of life. These would sometimes lead to injuries which would require hospitalization, or at least a visit to the nearest doctor.
What a lot of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Issue on Proper Usage and Quality of Mobility Equipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doability UK</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently published a study on the correlation of injuries related to walking aids and its proper usage. The study was conducted using ER records from 2001 until 2006. It was found out that that a total of more than 47,000 American senior citizens are sent to emergency [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Easy Risk Assessment Safety Guide for The Elderly</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clive Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we age, our bodies lose their strength and a house can, over time, become a dangerous place use this risk assessment safety guide to keep your elderly loved ones safe.
Improve indoor safety: even though you can&#8217;t prevent every fall, you can help reduce risk factors.
Here are a few ways to improve safety:

Keep floors clear [...]]]></description>
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