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[quote=Anonymous]This doesn’t have to be how things end. Prioritize your health and activity levels, accept changes to your home that will help you age in place. Stay engaged with pursuits that exercise your brain. You can’t control everything but you can do a lot! 2% of seniors 65+ are in assisted living, the average age is 84 and 52% are over 85. 48% of residents have high blood pressure. 42% of residents experience Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. 42% of residents have arthritis. 31% of residents have heart disease. 25-34% of residents have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. 64% need help with bathing 50% need assistance walking, whether from a care aide or mobility device 49% need help with dressing and grooming 43% need help using the restroom 22% require assistance eating, but can generally swallow independently 4-5% are in skilled nursing [/quote]
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