You might fall in the blink of an eye and most often when you're least expecting it. Simple and plain, a fall is where one ends up happening to stumble onto the floor, ground, or other lower level. It doesn't sound quite so awful at first blush, but the truth is that falls are very common among seniors—and they have really serious consequences.
If you are 65 or older, you have a one-in-three chance of
having a fall. In those 85 and older, it's one in two. Half of the individuals
who experience a fall will fall again, and about 25% will have injuries that
significantly impact their independence and confidence.
The best news is that you can do plenty to lower your risk and stay on the ground. Over the next few posts, I will examine some specific ideas for reducing your risk.
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