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| 2011 - Aging-General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011.2) | 27 |
Number of participants who reported intentions to improve healthy lifestyles and behaviors (including enhanced positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, meaningful social connections, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time) |
| 2011.3) | 28 |
Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills (such as enhanced positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, social activity, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time) |
| 2011.4) | 25 |
Number of participants who can recognize warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia |
| 2011.1) | 28 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge regarding life span behavior and decisions that affect health and well-being (such as enhanced knowledge of: positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, meaningful social connections, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time) |
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Aging-General
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 36 million falls are recorded among older adults each year-resulting in more than 32,000 injuries. Furthermore, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one out of every five falls causes an injury, such as broken bones or a head injury. The fear of falling is a common and rational fear for older adults. Often, falls cause injuries that take away independence for the short term during the healing process and othe
