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| 2015 - Embracing Life as We Age (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2015.1) | 30 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspirations regarding healthy aging, independent aging, and quality aging |
| 2015.2) | 30 |
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: M. Elizabeth Coots
Major Program: Embracing Life as We Age (general)
According to Kentucky Safety and Prevention Alignment Network, falls are the number one injury that required a person to seek medical treatment in hospital emergency rooms. In Woodford County, according to KSPAN, there are approximately 40 emergency room visits annually related to falls for people over the age of 65. While nearly all falls are preventable, there are still close to 4% of these falls that lead to death. Falls are a major concern for senior citizens and many falls are never reporte
