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Ebola & Our Senior Communities

As we think of all of the tasks associated with our job as service coordinators, one is certainly to escape us.  We may often limit our search for resources to the local and immediate needs of our communities and forget about the potential dangers lurking in our midst.  With the recent and ongoing Ebola scare, we need to remind ourselves that we may have seniors who have visitors coming from the epicenter of the most recent reports of infection.

Keeping our communities informed means that we have to be informed.  Where is Ebola now?  How can we protect our senior communities better?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Why Focus on Falls?

Falls remain the leading cause of injury death for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal costs. CDC’s Injury Center monitors falls, fall-related injuries, and associated costs, reporting: CDC reports the death rate from falls among older adults has increased by 42% from 2000 to 2006. Over 21,700… Continue Reading