Home modifications to prevent falls
Did you know? Each year there are about one million fall-related hospitalizations among older adults.
Did you know? Each year there are about one million fall-related hospitalizations among older adults.
Did you know? Good nutrition across the lifespan helps prevent chronic disease.
Did you know? About a third of adults don't get enough sleep, raising their risk of heart attack, dementia, diabetes and other health conditions.
Did you know? High levels of stress and prolonged states of stress can increase chronic inflammation and affect cell aging.
Did You Know? 78% of adults on Medicare suffer from chronic pain, with women experiencing this more than men (National Council on Aging; survey done by Centers for Medicaid and Medicare services).
Lillian Fowler, a 108 year-old woman, passed away in her nursing home in Ohio. Her relatives commented on how cheerful she was towards the end - she played golf, became queen of the county fair at 104 and had many friends. Her favorite saying was, "You need to blossom where you are planted." (Source: Scientific American)
Did You Know? Dancing reduces the risk of falling in adults older than 65 by increasing body strength, balance and mobility (source: The Oxford Scientist).
In a study done by ScienceDirect, older adults' shopping is influenced by lower prices (30%), past routines (25%), proximity to home (24%), choice and variety of foods (13%) and overall atmosphere (8%). Source: Seniors and Their Food Shopping Behavior: An Empirical Analysis (ScienceDirect)