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    Professional Response: Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women 

    Center for Gerontology (Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2010)
    This brochure provides information for community professionals on how to identify and support victims of intimate partner violence.
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    Fear of Falling and Older Adults: Finding Balance 

    Center for Gerontology (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 ...
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    Overview: Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women 

    Center for Gerontology (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 ...
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    Overview: Risk of Falling and Older Adults 

    Center for Gerontology (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 ...
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    Professional Caregivers: What You Can Do to Prevent Falls in Older Adults 

    Center for Gerontology (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 ...
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    Fall Prevention in Late Life 

    Center for Gerontology (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 ...
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    Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women NRV Community Referral List 

    Center for Gerontology (Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2010)
    A list of community resources and phone numbers for victims of intimate partner violence and community professionals.
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    Helping a Friend/Helping Yourself: Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women 

    Center for Gerontology (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 ...
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    Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): What do we do now? 

    Center for Gerontology (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.
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    Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women Fact Sheet 

    Center for Gerontology (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 ...

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