Falls are one of the most common causes

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of injury and death among the elderly.

Screening For The Risk Of Life-threatening Falls In The Elderly

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080531085620.htm

Just something to consider for those of you planning on 100+ yo

lifespans. Especially with possibly CRON weakened bones subject to

easy fracture. None of us want to end up severely debilitated in a

nursing home, but that's what often happens. (My 92.7 yo dad after

falling backwards in his apartment is now in one. Not sure he'll

make

93.) Personally if I am among those reaching an advanced age, I plan

on taking some test or questionnaire (like mentioned in the

article " Screening For The Risk Of Life-threatening Falls In The

Elderly " ) and focusing on some kind of balancing stretches and

exercises. It's one thing to make 100, but how you arrive there is

equally important.

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