Aging Delays the Perception of Falling

It takes older adults twice as long as younger people to realize they are falling, increasing their risk for serious injury, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.

Aging Delays the Perception of Falling University of Waterloo—It takes older adults twice as long as younger people to realize they are falling, increasing their risk for serious injury, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. Read More →

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