Browsing UW-Oshkosh Theses, Clinical Papers, and Field Projects by Subject "Aging"
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EVALUATION OF A FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR THE RURAL ELDERLY
(2010-05)Falls are a major concern in the elderly population because of the significant impact on health status and quality of life. Falls are the leading cause of unintentional deaths in persons 65 and older. Modifiable risk factors ... -
The lived experience of accessing health services as an elderly rural individual
(2011-05)Rural communities are identified as health disparity areas due to a significant discrepancy in the overall rate of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, and survival rates in the rural population, as ... -
Prevalence of unreported falls in the elderly
(2011-05)Falls are a serious health concern in the elderly. It is estimated that 30% to 40% of community-dwelling elders aged 65 years and older fall each year. However, no specific data is available to confirm the number of ...