Hello,

Last summer I took part of a research project concerning the elderly's home
environment and the risk of falling. This experiment made me become aware
of the extent of the problems.

It is known that environmental security is a significant element in the
prevention injuries by falling of the elderly. Environmental risk factors
like cumbersome pieces of furniture, weak lighting, the absence of rails in
the bathroom and the staircase are all modifiable and they are of an
intervention program.

The health professionals are the principal ressource in the reduction of
home environmental risk to the elderly. Also, community groups and
organizations seem to have a positive impact in strategies of risk
reduction in the elderly's home.

I would like to know some more on the various programs of intervention
concerning the prevention falling accident in the elderly's home, who were
carried out with the implication of groups and community organizations.

Any information on the subject would be largely appreciated.

Thank you

Sonia Mathieu
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