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When to Stop Driving
DRIVER SAFETY Driving is an activity that demands alertness, quick reactions and quick decision-making. There is no age limit to determine when it is time to relinquish driving privileges, but there are warning signs of unsafe driving.rnFor many seniors the thought of giving up or limiting driving privileges means giving up their independence. Seniors may resent their children or others for taking away their driving privileges. Early planning and good communication can help c
December 18, 2009
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Fall Prevention and Home Safety
FALL PREVENTION Every year over 1.6 million older adults go to the emergency department for fall related injuries. The risk of falling increases with age. Falls are the main cause of fractures, loss of independence, hospital admissions and death. Hip fractures are the most common and serious type fall related injuries. Only half of older adults hospitalized with hip fractures can return home and live on their own afterwards. The fear of falling causes older adults to avoid ph
December 18, 2009