Falls are the leading cause of injury death for adults……now what do you do to reduce your chance of a fall?
Fall Risk Reduction includes three components
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Balance and Mobility
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Medical Management
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Home Modification
Among adults 65 years and older
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1 in 3 fall each year
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1 in 2 have problems getting up without help after they have fallen
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1 in 10 suffer a serious fall injury such as a broken bone or head injury
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35% of traumatic brain injuries are a result of a fall
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Falls account for 87% of all fractures in older adults, with hip fractures being the most serious.
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25% of hip fracture patients will make a full recovery, 40% will require nursing home care, 50% will need a cane/walker, and 20% will die within 12 months.
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Half of older adults who suffer a hip fracture never regain their previous level of functioning, and many are unable to live independently after their injury.
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Additional Links
Fall Prevention Center of Excellence
Falls and Older Adults-NIA