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Falls Can Change Everything for Elders | Honolulu News
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- Sep 16, 2026
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- 113
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Summary
One fall can shatter more than bones—it can steal independence, plunge families into crisis, and derail a lifetime of dignity. In this powerful episode, we meet 90-year-old Mary Quijano, whose shoulder fracture after a home fall led to months of rehab, bedsores, and dependence on caregivers. Experts reveal how medications, vision loss, and inactivity silently increase fall risk—and how simple steps like adjusting meds, staying active, and making homes safer can turn the tide. This isn’t just about safety—it’s about preserving the joy, connection, and autonomy that keeps our kupuna thriving. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/16/covering-cost-cost-falling-its-impact-hawaiis-aging-population/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3d9b026432254fd1 Report issues to [email protected].