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Senior Health According to the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics, by the year 2010, there will be over 40 million people in the United States over the age of 65.1 You or someone you know may fall into this category.

As we age, we need to be aware of the truths and myths about aging. This is also the case for our family members and those healthcare professionals that take care of us. For example, here are some statements that most think are true, but are actually FALSE.
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My 84 yr. old mother doesn`t have Alzheimer`s per se, but she gets things more mixed up than she used to and her memory is not great. I know it can be normal for that to decline with age. She does lots of crossword puzzles and reads lots of mysteries ...

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Evelyn L. Fitzwater, DSN, RN
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Evelyn L. Fitzwater, DSN, RN
University of Cincinnati

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:: NetWellness Feature - Falls Prevention

According to the National Safety Council, persons over the age of 65 have the highest mortality rate (death rate) from injuries. To help prevent falls, make sure to take these steps around the house:

  • Increase lighting
  • Replace all throw rugs with wall-to-wall carpeting
  • Remove obstacles such as cords and wires

To learn more, please read Falls in the Elderly by NetWellness expert, Dr. Gregg Warshaw.

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