It’s been said that falling is a game-changer for older adults. This is not meant to describe a change for the better, either. Here are some facts from a local organization, Age Friendly Innovators Inc. (AFI, www.agefriendlyinnovators.org; 541-261-2037). The average cost of an older adult falling is $30,000 (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, www.cdc.gov). One in three adults over 65 falls, and 35 percent of those falls occur in the bathroom.Is it [...]
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