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Green, Harris, and Orlando publish new paper to improve healthcare for elders

by Olivia Olson
Falling is the number one cause of injury and seventh leading cause of death in adults ages 65 and older. Over a quarter of that population falls annually, with approximately a third of those falls resulting in medical treatment or lifestyle changes. Unfortunately, however, today’s elderly are the most indebted in history and frequently lack the resources to invest in the non-urgent measures?“devices to call for help, grab bars, ramps, shower seats, and other modifications for wheelchair accessibility”?that would allow them to safely age in place and minimize the severity of falls.

Options for Homeowners

KNX 1070 AM interviewed Richard Green of the USC Lusk Center on options for homeowners with federally backed mortgages who are at risk of foreclosure. “It is a really good program and it is really disturbing that not everyone has taken advantage of it who might.” Listen here

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