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17 Sep 2015
At the age of 76, Martha lives alone and prides herself on her independence. She’s reasonably healthy and routinely dismisses her children’s concerns for her safety. After all, she’s lived in the same house for over 40 years and can find her way around it even in the dark. She did give in to her family on one point and agreed to wear an emergency response button around her neck. Martha thou...
12 Sep 2014
Every year on the first day of fall, the National Council on Aging celebrates “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day” to bring attention to this growing public health issue. Each year, more than 2 million older Americans end up in the emergency department because of fall-related injuries.
Many people think falls are a normal part of aging but, the truth is, they’re not. To promote greater...
December 4, 2017
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For several years, our agency has written a column called HOME CARE MATTERS, published in the Conway Daily Sun, in which we address many of the healthy aging issues facing our community. Read our latest column or search the archives for a particular column. Use the tag words to find articles on a special subject.