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Professional Response: Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2010)
This brochure provides information for community professionals on how to identify and support victims of intimate partner violence.
Fear of Falling and Older Adults: Finding Balance
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2013-10)
Falls are a major public health concern for older adults. Annually, 1 out of every 3 Americans aged 65+ experiences a fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of ...
Overview: Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2010)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as physical, sexual, or psychological abuse by a spouse, boyfriend, or intimate partner. It is a hidden public health problem, touching nearly one third of all women aged 50+ each ...
Overview: Risk of Falling and Older Adults
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2013-10)
Falls are a major public health concern for older adults. Annually, 1 out of 3 Americans aged 65+ experiences a fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of hospitalization ...
Professional Caregivers: What You Can Do to Prevent Falls in Older Adults
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2013-10)
Falling is a major public health concern for older adults. One in 3 adults aged 65+ and 1 in 2 adults aged 80+ fall each year, often suffering major changes to health and quality of life. Unintentional falls and traumatic ...
Fall Prevention in Late Life
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2013-10)
Falling is a major public health concern for older adults. One in 3 adults aged 65+ and 1 in 2 adults aged 80+ fall each year, often suffering major changes to health and quality of life. Unintentional falls and traumatic ...
Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women NRV Community Referral List
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2010)
A list of community resources and phone numbers for victims of intimate partner violence and community professionals.
Helping a Friend/Helping Yourself: Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2010)
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse by a husband, boyfriend or other intimate partner. IPV may include harsh or cruel criticism, threats of abandonment, intentional isolation ...
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): What do we do now?
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2006-10)
This brochure provides information about mild cognitive impairment, including how to recognize the condition, seek medical help, and coping strategies for patients and families.
Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women Fact Sheet
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2010)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as physical, sexual, or psychological abuse by a spouse, boyfriend, or intimate partner. For older victims of IPV, statistics are not readily available because domestic violence ...