Falling can be a life-changing event, especially for older adults. Falls in the elderly can lead to physical injuries, emotional trauma, and even social isolation. After all, the older you get, the less stable your body becomes, increasing your chances of fall-related injuries. Frequent falls are a relatively common issue among elderly individuals, with approximately […]
Did you know that in 2020, 36,508 older adults aged 65 and older died from preventable falls, and over 2.8 million were treated in emergency departments? Over the past 10 years, the number of older adult fall deaths has increased 59%, while emergency department visits have increased 19%. While it’s alarming to think that, it […]
Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, and the prevalence of fractures is alarmingly high, affecting one in two women and up to one in four men. So it’s no surprise that as individuals age, the risk of falls and fractures becomes a growing concern. Did you know that the rate of fatal falls among […]
Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries in healthcare settings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls account for more than 800,000 hospitalizations and 27,000 deaths every year in the United States alone. As healthcare professionals, it is our responsibility to ensure that our patients are safe and secure […]
