tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20281345.post8924879463762591206..comments2024-03-26T10:22:00.129-04:00Comments on Together: The Official Blog of Generations United: Celebrating Older Americans MonthDonna Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07484907266939472617noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20281345.post-8293053969244942502012-05-17T18:24:41.184-04:002012-05-17T18:24:41.184-04:00While we would certainly second your calls to enco...While we would certainly second your calls to encourage older adults to exercise and play, Older Americans Month can also be a good time for many Americans to make sure that the homes of loved ones are free from possible hazards. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says one in every three adults aged 65 and older falls each year, but less than half talk to their healthcare providers about it. Furthermore, falls are the leading cause of injury and death among adults aged 65 and older. May can indeed be a good time to get older adults to be active, but it can also be a great time to make sure that they are safe in their own homes.Wooten Kimbrough Normand, P.A.http://www.whkpa.com/practiceareas/nursing-home-abuse-and-neglect/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20281345.post-92110717470808660042012-05-01T19:33:26.083-04:002012-05-01T19:33:26.083-04:00I am all for older adults playing alongside childr...I am all for older adults playing alongside children. However, I am dismayed that "Never Too Old to Play" is so narrowly construed.<br />Surely, elders can play without children, as Tom describes. Indeed, many elders prefer not to play with children present.<br /><br />At Must Have Play, we are proud and excited to design and build playgrounds for elders. These are attractive outdoor spaces carefully designed to provide elders opportunities to exercise, socialize, and play.<br />Please don't limit elders' play by suggesting that it is only valid if children are included.Michael Cohenhttp://www.musthaveplay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20281345.post-90524073930372679552012-05-01T18:21:02.141-04:002012-05-01T18:21:02.141-04:00At age 85 I'm still able to play (golf, that i...At age 85 I'm still able to play (golf, that is). Hope I never get to old to play bridge, poker , use an iPad, and keep in contact with Generations United. Tom Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/comment.donoreply@blogger.com