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Fear of Falling and Fall Prevention Programs

by Ryan Malone on July 6, 2010 · View Comments

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Falling for the elderly is devastating and has many lasting consequences such as pain, injury, loss of independence, and costly medical bills. In fact, fifty percent of older adults who have fallen in the past year have a fear of falling. In 2005, 15,800 people 65 and older died from injuries related to unintentional falls. [...]

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Top Brain Fitness Programs for Sustaining Mental Acuity

by Ryan Malone on March 2, 2010 · View Comments

in Reviews

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In aging seniors, healthy brain function is about more than just memory and coordination; everyday tasks, relationships, hobbies and quality of life are all affected.  It stands to reason that the more aware and capable you are of cognitive reasoning and performing independent living activities the higher your self confidence and emotional health. The nation’s [...]

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