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What are physical changes that can increase the risk of injuries or accidents?

User Shamone
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Changes in hearing
- unable to hear warnings

Changes in sight
- Can not see harmful things
User Leny
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Changes in Vision
Change the Risk:
-unable to see unsafe conditions and/or unable to judge distances

Changes in Hearing
Change the Risk:
-unable to hear warning or approaching carts and equipment

Altered Neurological function
Change the Risk:
-shaking or tremors can affect balance and increase the risk of falls
-decreased sensation can prevent normal warning signals
Examples: can step on sharp objects and not be aware of injury.

User Bilal Rammal
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