Falls in Older People: Prevention & ManagementFalls in Older People: Prevention & Management.

Occup Ther Health Care

Spalding University, Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy, 845, S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40203, USA.

Published: October 2011

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