How to Preventing Falls - A Guide for Seniors

Falling is a serious matter
Of those one in three seniors who fall each year, only half tell their doctors. Furthermore, falling one
time doubles your chances of falling again.
From the Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
› Each year, 2.5 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries.
› Over 700,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury
or hip fracture.
› More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling, usually by falling sideways.
› Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Many people who fall, even if they’re not injured, become afraid of falling again, and so cut down on their
everyday activities. That lack of activity causes weakness, which increases the risk of another fall.
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