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Minnesota SeniorSafe
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. Important injury issues for older adults and their families include falls, traffic safety, poison prevention, home safety, suicide and scalds/burns. Minnesota SeniorSafe resources include:
AARP "Be Active for Life" Program http://www.aarp.org/health/fitness/get_motivated/ Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/ A Toolkit to Prevent Senior Falls http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/preventadultfalls.htm Exercise Guide and Video http://www.niapublications.org/exercisebook/bookandvideo.asp International Council on Active Aging http://www.icaa.cc/ Minnesota Poison Control System http://www.mnpoison.org/index.asp?pageID=207 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 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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