Facts
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- More than 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ falls each year.
- Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.
- 1 out of 5 falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury.
- Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
- Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries.
- Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture
- Many people who fall, even if they’re not injured, become afraid of falling. This fear may cause a person to cut down on their everyday activities. When a person is less active, they become weaker and this increases their chances of falling.
But, falls can be prevented. Stay tuned for more information each day.
Are You At Risk of Falling?
Over 25%, that's 1 in 4, of older adults in the US fall each year, making them 2x as likely to fall again. You can judge your own risk of falling by answering the questions below.
