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Samaritas Reminds Michiganders to Watch Out for Mom and Dad This Season

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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It's a preventive measure to ensure that elderly family members and friends are not experiencing a physical and mental decline in isolation.

Key Points: 
  • It's a preventive measure to ensure that elderly family members and friends are not experiencing a physical and mental decline in isolation.
  • In fact, the CDC reports that falls are the leading cause of injury for adults over 65 which can lead to hospitalization and spur health issues.
  • Only 10% of U.S. homes have key features to accommodate older residents, according to a 2020 U.S. Census report .
  • Samaritas has five senior living communities with experts who can determine the level of care needed to help older adults thrive.