Fall Prevention
About 12,000 people die each year as a result of falls in the home, yard, or at work.
In the real world when you take a fall, you can't always jump up, brush yourself off, and go on as nothing happened. This is especially true as one becomes older.
As aging occurs, physical changes increase the likelihood of a fall and the seriousness of the consequences. Among those older than 85 years of age, 1 of every 10 falls at home produces a hip fracture. Of that group, 20% die within six months after the fall. The survival rate of an elderly person who breaks a hip is small.
Becoming aware of the problem and taking some precautions can significantly increase your chances of having a productive year without falling!
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