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.
Tag: Medicare
Jamila Michener (Cornell University) will be discussing her new book “Fragmented Democracy.” Fragmented Democracy Medicaid is the single largest public health insurer in the United States, covering upward of 70…