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| 2015 - Embracing Life as We Age (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2015.1) | 26 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspirations regarding healthy aging, independent aging, and quality aging |
| 2015.2) | 26 |
Number of participants reporting behavior changes related to healthy, independent or quality aging (such as decreasing the risk of falling; increasing communication and enhancing relationships; enhancing brain activity; improving mental health; making healthy eating choices; engaging a family unit to embrace aging issues) |
Author: Mary Hixson
Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)
One-third of adults ages 65 years and older fall each year (Hornbrook 1994; Hausdorff, 2001). Total hospital charges for fall-related inpatient hospitalizations involving Kentucky residents ages 65+ was on average $44,893 (Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, 2014). Fall related injuries for seniors cost around $20 billion a year (Health Leaders Media, 2006). In addition, the fear of falling is often a real concern for the aging adult. This fear may cause a red
