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At Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment, we understand it is important to many aging individuals and their family caregivers to live independently in their own home, and reducing the risk of falls or accidents will keep your loved one safe – especially in the bathroom. The bathroom is often thought of as the most dangerous room in the home for...

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By guest blogger Carolyn Blake, PT, CEEAA, Clinical Director with Above & Beyond Senior Services Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is committed to providing superior service and offering quality products for our Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area customers. We reached out to our friends at Above & Beyond Senior Services for some tips...

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Falls are a leading cause of emergency room visits considering 35%-40% of people over the age of 65 fall at least once a year. In addition, falls are the leading cause of death due to injury. If you’ve fallen once, you are 2-3 times more likely to fall again in the next 3 months. With the Minnesota winter upon us very soon, it’s helpful to know...

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