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Preventing Falls Among Seniors Other Web Sites about Falls American
Association of Retired Persons - The nation's leading organization
for people 50 and older. AARP provides information and education,
advocacy, and community services through a national network of local
chapters and experienced volunteers. National Institute on Aging - One of the National Institutes of Health and the principal biomedical research agency of the United States Government. The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education. National Osteoporosis Foundation - A voluntary, nonprofit health organization, the NOF is a leading resource for medically sound information on the causes, prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis. U.S. Administration on Aging - The agency which works to heighten awareness among other Federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the contributions that older Americans make to the Nation and to educate them about the needs of older people. The AoA also seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them. U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission -The federal regulatory agency
which protects the public against unreasonable risks of injuries and
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