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(Mayo Clinic) A fall can put you in danger of serious injury. Falls can be prevented with these basic fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. Fall prevention may not appear like an entertaining subject, but it can be imperative to your well being. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions—and some of the pharmaceuticals used to treat those conditions—make falls more probable. Actually, falls are a main source of injury among senior adults. A fear of falling, however, doesn’t have to control you. This article highlights six simple fall-prevention techniques.