September 22, 2009 may have been the first day of the fall season but members of the U.S. Senate hope it is the last day of falls for senior citizens.
The US Senate passed a resolution yesterday designating September 22, 2009 as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, highlighting the need for increased efforts to prevent the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries to senior citizens, those 65 and older.
Falls have a substantial impact on the lives of older Americans, their families and communities, and society, according to the resolution sponsors. [rc]
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September 23, 2009
USA: First Day of Fall Should Highlight Prevention of Falls for U.S. Senior Citizens
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas / SeniorsJournal.com / Aging News / September 23, 2009
Senate Resolution targets preventing the leading cause of injuries for those 65 and older
September 22, 2009 may have been the first day of the fall season but members of the U.S. Senate hope it is the last day of falls for senior citizens.
The US Senate passed a resolution yesterday designating September 22, 2009 as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, highlighting the need for increased efforts to prevent the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries to senior citizens, those 65 and older.
Falls have a substantial impact on the lives of older Americans, their families and communities, and society, according to the resolution sponsors. [rc]
More here
Copyright: SeniorJournal.com
September 22, 2009 may have been the first day of the fall season but members of the U.S. Senate hope it is the last day of falls for senior citizens.
The US Senate passed a resolution yesterday designating September 22, 2009 as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, highlighting the need for increased efforts to prevent the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries to senior citizens, those 65 and older.
Falls have a substantial impact on the lives of older Americans, their families and communities, and society, according to the resolution sponsors. [rc]
More here
Copyright: SeniorJournal.com
