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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. Sensor tech predicts when senior citizens are at risk of falling

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    Falls are dangerous for anyone, but they can be particularly worrying for senior citizens whose bodies aren't as resilient as they used to be. University of Missouri scientists may have a way to ...

  5. Zoe Care uses existing Wi-Fi signals to detect falls in care ...

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    Zoe Care uses existing Wi-Fi signals to detect falls in care homes. Fall detection and autonomy for the elderly is front-and-center at CES in Las Vegas this year. Cherish Health introduced the ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. 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]

  8. AmeriCorps Seniors - Wikipedia

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    The Senior Companions program is aimed at helping citizens who need extra assistance to live independently, such as adults with disabilities or those with terminal illnesses and their caregivers. Participants provide both emotional and physical support by assisting with simple house chores , providing transportation, and offering companionship.

  9. Amazon's 'Alexa Together' elder care subscription service for ...

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    In addition to Care Hub and Alexa Together, the company announced last year that it was bringing Alexa to hospitals and senior living centers, like Atria and Eskaton living centers and hospitals ...