HEALTHDAILY YONDER
45 Degrees North: Finding Balance
The author recounts a personal fall and a friend's hip injury from an e-bike accident, highlighting the risks of falls among rural elders. Wisconsin has the highest fall-related death rate for adults over 65 in 2023, prompting the author to seek balance programs and address health concerns like orthostatic hypotension and vision issues.
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