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-- We know that falls leading to injury is one of the hazards of aging. A recent study from the Netherlands demonstrated that long-term recovery (5 -12 months after injury) was significantly related to social support. The more support for the individual, the more rapid the recovery.
--Family, community, and other support systems can serve as important ìbuffersî against stress and stress-related illnesses.
