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2. Accidental falls are a leading cause of injury or even ... - AOL

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   Per the CDC, over 14 million people in that age group, or 1 in 4 seniors, report experiencing falls each year. The age-adjusted death rate from falls increased in 2021 to 78 per 100,000 older ...

3. Falls in older adults - Wikipedia

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   Falls in older adults are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are a major class of preventable injuries. Falling is one of the most common accidents that cause a loss in the quality of life for older adults, and is usually precipitated by a loss of balance and weakness in the legs. [1] [2] The cause of falling in old age is often ...

4. Preventing Falls in Seniors: The Key to a Happy and ... - AOL

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   Falls can be life-changing events and negatively impact quality of life, especially among seniors. Fortunately, regular physical activity and physical therapy are ways to maintain strength and ...

5. Old age - Wikipedia

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   Old age is the range of ages for people nearing and surpassing life expectancy. People of old age are also referred to as: old people, elderly, elders, seniors, senior citizens, or older adults. [1] Old age is not a definite biological stage: the chronological age denoted as "old age" varies culturally and historically. [2]

6. Cuyahoga Falls seniors call on city to deal out better ... - AOL

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   One attendee, Dorothy Markulis, a Cuyahoga Falls resident for 62 years, said she long believed the city was the "best place to be a senior citizen," but now she feels the Quirk Center is no longer ...

7. Aging of the United States - Wikipedia

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   Unlike in the past, senior Americans in the twenty-first century generally expect to work after turning 65. An aging population has implications for social-welfare programs. The U.S. federal social security system functions through collecting payroll taxes to support older citizens.