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Re:The quiet cost of family caregiving by germinalphrase on Wednesday September 07, 2022 @11:37PM (#32760882)
Which is the most pressing issue with winter weather for seniors. Injuries sustained from a fall are one of the leading reasons people are moved from an independent living situation. Losing your mobility from a fall is also a quick path towards death.
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Re:The quiet cost of family caregiving by goodpoint on Thursday September 08, 2022 @05:23AM (#32763206)
That's an example of poor walkability due to government choices.
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Re:The quiet cost of family caregiving by germinalphrase on Thursday September 08, 2022 @05:26AM (#32763224)
How so? Are there many places that get -30 C and don’t have snow/ice?
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Re:The quiet cost of family caregiving by goodpoint on Thursday September 08, 2022 @09:25AM (#32765165)
No, but there are various cold countries where the government

- eagerly clears the snow

- provides capillary public transportation

- provides city-wide heating

- encourages the development of large buildings (even connected with each other) instead of isolated homes

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