Silent suicide: The fatal combination of old age, loneliness and loss

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5. The community pool where I swim

Is chock full of seniors — arthritis class, water aerobics, and lap swimming.

Exact same thing at the community center where my husband swims. They all have Silver Sneakers.

At the indoor mall where I walk, there’s a health center that’s always full of seniors on the treadmills and bikes. They offer services such as blood pressure screenings, classes on “how to fall,” etc.

Medicare plans that offer Silver Sneakers are a big help. Private gyms and pools can be unaffordable for an older person on a fixed income. Many older folks feel unsafe or vulnerable going for a walk in a park or on a street.