The incidence of falling doubled after relocation of nursing home residents to a new facility. An increase in falls was seen in individuals who were not bedbound. Although nursing home relocation may be a relatively uncommon occurrence, it is reasonable to infer that older individuals who change their living environments are at increased risk for falls and fall-related injuries.
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