Quarterly Newsletter

We are excited to present this ongoing quarterly publication that will feature several regular columns, including ones on Health and Lifestyle, Finance and Consumer Resources, a rotating quarterly topic, and a spotlight section featuring an interesting or inspirational Senior story.

Fall Prevention

Facts about falling:

• Falling is one of the greatest fears among seniors.
• One in three older adults living at home falls each year (this considers only those falls that result in reported medical care).
• Falling is a cause in 70 % of accidental deaths among people 75 years of age and higher.
• Falling causes $70 billion in medical costs each year.
• The human costs are even greater, as individuals, caregivers and families are all impacted by a fall.
• Falling is a catalyst for 40 % of all nursing home admissions.
• Fear of falling leads to lost confidence and increased inactivity.
• Most falls could have been prevented.

Find out more about how to prevent falls and how to recover with these helpful PDFs:

Helpful Links
Here are several helpful and infomative links on related topics.