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Seniors are the fastest growing segment of our population, and they tend to be injured
and die of injuries in disproportionate numbers to the rest of the population. Nonfatal unintentional
injuries impact quality of life. For instance, falls often result
in reduced mobility and premature nursing home placement. A fall can make the difference
between independent living and dependent living.
Minnesota SeniorSafe resources include:
AARP "Be Active for Life" Program http://www.aarp.org/health/fitness/get_motivated/ Administration on Aging, "Promoting Healthy Lifestyles" http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Healthy_Lifestyles/Phy_Act_Nut/Phy_Act_Nut.asp A Toolkit to Prevent Senior Falls http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/toolkit/toolkit.htm Exercise Guide and Video http://www.niapublications.org/exercisebook/bookandvideo.asp International Council on Active Aging http://www.icaa.cc/ National Center for Health Statistics, Aging www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm National Institutes of Health, Senior Health, http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exercise/toc.html National Institute on Aging http://www.nia.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health, Senior Health http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exercise/toc.html National Safety Council, "National Alliance to Prevent Falls as We Age" http://www.nsc.org/fallsalliance/members.htm National Osteoporosis Foundation www.nof.org National Resource Center on Aging and Injury www.safeaging.org U.S. Fall Prevention Programs for Seniors http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/falls/default.htm |
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