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Living with Vision Loss: Practical Tips for Safety and Independence

Key Takeaways Low vision is very prevalent in people over 60.  People with visual impairments can learn adaptive strategies to cope and live independently. Vision loss impacts the entire family, not just the person experiencing the eye condition. Vision loss is a growing challenge for older Americans. According to the American Foundation for the Blind, 3.2 million people—age 65 and older—experienced visual …

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Falls Prevention Is a Team Effort

Oct 04, 2021 6 min read Kathleen Cameron Senior Director of NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging Key Takeaways One in four Americans aged 65+ falls every year. Being common, however, doesn’t make falling a normal part of aging. We know what contributes to falls, which means they can be prevented. That’s why NCOA leads a national observance of Falls Prevention …