Ditch the throw rugs, seniors
Study finds that hip fractures are frequently caused by tumbles that occur indoors—not outdoors.
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay | 0 comments | 10 Shares | October 30, 2017
Icy winter weather may lead to fewer hip fractures than many believe.
Most fall-related hip fractures among elderly people in a New England study occurred in warm months and indoors—with throw rugs a common culprit.
https://healthbeat.spectrumhealth.org/ditch-the-throw-rugs-seniors/
