July Boomers and Beyond

Ohio Offers Tips, Resources to Prevent Falls

STEADY U Ohio, an initiative of the Ohio Department of Aging, urges families to take this time to learn more about the leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths among Ohioans age 65 and older: falls. An older adult falls every minute in Ohio, and two older adults are hospitalized for fall-related injuries each hour among this population. However, falls are not a normal part of aging, and most falls can be prevented. STEADY U Ohio offers tips and resources for older adults to prevent falls. ”The single largest safety concern for our ...

Stick With This Arthritis Treatment

Dear Savvy Senior, Is acupuncture a proven treatment for arthritis pain? I have a lot of back and neck pain and am wondering if it’s worth trying. What all can you tell me about acupuncture? Afraid of Needles Dear Afraid, Many well-designed studies over the years — funded by the National Institutes of Health — have found acupuncture to be very effective in easing arthritis pain, and can help with a variety of other ailments too. Here’s what you should know. First used in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture has become increasingly popular in the United States ...