Falls are prevalent among the elderly and can be dangerous. According to the CDC: One out of three seniors falls each year. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. Most fractures among older adults are caused by falls. More than 95% […]
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While we tend to be most concerned about frail seniors and falling, seniors who appear strong and healthy can be susceptible to falls in the home as well. Normal changes that occur as people age—changes in eyesight, decreased muscle strength, etc.—can make older adults more prone to falling. According to the CDC, 20-30% of people
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Independence-4-Seniors has been encouraging seniors in the Hinsdale and Chicago areas to get up and get moving. In addition to increasing strength and endurance and improving one’s quality of life, seniors can reduce their risk of falls through exercise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the ways that older
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This season, the only fall we should be thinking about is that of colorful leaves. One in three adults (age 65 and older) falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Falls account for many severe injuries and even an increased risk of death. Fortunately, falls can be preventable. Since
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With a fatality rate in seniors of between 30% and 40%, pneumonia kills more people worldwide than any other infectious disease. These alarming statistics alone should prompt anyone over the age of 65 to seek out the pneumonia vaccine, but additionally, the bacterium that causes pneumonia (pneumococcus) can also cause ear infections, deadly blood infections,
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While the flu vaccination is commonly known to be essential for seniors, there’s another crucial vaccine you may not be as familiar with: the shingles vaccine, Zostavax. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging those age 60 and over to get this one-time vaccination, since this age group is at highest risk
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Fall is a favorite season for many of us, for good reason: the bright, vibrant colors of changing leaves, and refreshing, cooler temperatures. Unfortunately, however, it also indicates the start of flu season. As discussed in our previous blog, seniors are at an especially great risk of complications from the flu and pneumonia, making proper
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Influenza is nothing to sneeze at when it comes to the elderly. The statistics speak for themselves: Influenza and pneumonia together represent the 7th leading cause of death for people age 65 and over in America. The chance of death from influenza and pneumonia is greater than the risk of death from an automobile accident
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We often don’t consider common household items and products among the dangers that exist for seniors. However, did you know that adults age 65 and over account for 65 percent of the annual deaths associated with products such as ladders, electrical fixtures and even bedding? Also, over 5 million older adults are treated for injuries
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Have you ever considered co-housing as part of your retirement plan? It may be the wave of the future for older adults! The real estate world is full of emerging housing trends, but co-housing for seniors may be the next big one. The Cohousing Association of the United States describes cohousing as, “A type of
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