Reducing the Fall Risk in Nursing Homes
Stephen Smith reports on a Journal of the American Medical Association study showing small, cheap preventive measures cut falls by 19 percent and serious injuries by 31 percent in Tennessee nursing homes. Experts urge proactive programs, room safety checks, proper footwear, wheelchair maintenance, and medication review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne A. Ray
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Journal of the American Medical Association
Ray
Martin Casper
Greynolds Park Manor
Miami Beach
Fla
Casper
Tennessee
Free Social Security benefits tips and numbers
This column from the Social Security Administration explains free services like the Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement, how delaying retirement increases benefits, survivor benefits for divorced spouses, disability insured status, name changes after marriage, and account ownership guidance for representative payees. Call 1-800-772-1213 for fast answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security
Social Security Administration
Duplicate Stitch Color Additions for Knits
Learn an easy method to add color to finished knit pieces using duplicate stitching. This technique works on most knits including sweaters and afghans, with caution for light and dark color contrasts and gauge. Use compatible yarns, rounded tapestry needles, manageable yarn lengths, and even loose tension to achieve full coverage.
Senior Calendar of Elyria and nearby communities
Senior groups list weekly meetings at American Legion Post 12 and area centers in Elyria North Ridgeville North Olmsted Amherst and Amherst Health screenings and events include blood pressure checks the 1st Monday free screenings and a diabetes clinic. Activities feature talks by Ruth Billings Joy Oldfield and Dr Floyd Adams plus meals and bus trips with contact numbers for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
American Legion
Ohio St
Joy Oldfield
Ruth Billings
Fun Serving Our Seniors, Inc
S.O.S
Erie County
Westlake Senior Center
Center Ridge Road
Floyd Adams
Columbia St. John West Shore Hospital
Aetna Sr
ABEX
Sam's Lanes
South
Abbe Road
A.A.R.P
First United Methodist Church
Doctor Wadell
Jolly 60'S Club
Finwood Forties
Finwood
N. Abbe
Gulf Road
Ohio Street
Bill Grace
Michael Keys
Andy Young
Chronicle-Telegram
NARFE
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Lorain County
Sweet Occasion
Bernie’s
Fairlawn St
North Ridgeville
Avon Belden Road
Lorain Community
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Kathy
Pat
Lorain County General Health District
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Stephen Smith
Knight Ridder News
Apers
Debbi Sokolow
Knight Ridder
Knight-Ridder
Tribune News Service
Nancy Thomas
Universal Press
P.m. North Olmsted Senior Center
Lorain Road
AARP
Nancy Jhrousek
Amherst Golden Agers
Beaver Court
Amherst
Helen Cobb
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