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As the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in adults over the age of 65, falls can greatly impact the health and well-being of older adults. The age-adjusted fall death rate increased by 41 percent from 2012 to 2021, while falls that don’t result in death can still cause traumatic brain injuries, hip fractures and decreased
By Sara T. Pappa
Did you know that every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall-related injury, and each year, more than three million older adults are injured in a fall? That translates to more than 850,000 hospitalizations, 29,000 deaths and $50 billion in annual health care costs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While falls are the leading cause of injuries in people over age 65, falls are not an inevitable part of aging. Falls can happen at any age, but as we get older, the risk of a serious injury from a fall increases. This increased risk is due to several factors, including decreased muscle strength, balance and reaction time.