by mg_user | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every second of every day, an adult in the U.S. over the age of 65 suffers from a fall, according to reports from the CDC. The report adds that 36 million falls occur every year among aging adults and one in every five falls causes an injury, such as a fracture. ...
by mg_user | Feb 13, 2023 | Health & Wellness
Any amount of exercise is better than no exercise, even if it involves sneaking in a few squats while watching TV or going for a quick, five-minute walk after dinner. Just a few minutes of exercise can boost your energy and mood and reduce symptoms of many health...
by mg_user | Sep 21, 2022 | Current Events
A recent study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), found that while federal agencies have programs designed to prevent falls or improve accessibility for older adults and those with disabilities, the programs: serve a limited number of...
by mg_user | Sep 17, 2022 | Senior Safety
Falling is the largest barrier to aging-in-place, but there are many simple ways to age-in-place successly but preventing falls. The CDC estimates about 36 million falls are reported among aging adults every year. While osteoporosis and arthritis are common...
by mg_user | May 30, 2022 | Senior Safety
According to the National Council on Aging, or NCOA, there are common myths about older adults and falls. Below are a few of the myths offered by NCOA with added ways to avoid potential pitfalls to prevent a fall. There are many proven facts about growing older...
