Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones this Older Americans Month







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7 Tips To Prevent Older Adult Falls [ [link removed] ]

Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones this Older Americans Month

Falls are a major health risk for older adults. In fact, older adult falls lead to about 3 million emergency room visits [ [link removed] ] every year. After a fall, about 20% of older adults [ [link removed] ] will experience a serious injury, like a head injury or a broken bone, after a fall.

Falls don’t just cause injuries, either. They can also lead to a loss of independence and a lower quality of life. They are also costly. Treatment for injuries from falls costs about $80 billion annually [ [link removed] ], with a large portion of this paid for by Medicare and Medicaid.

However, falls can be prevented. While it’s easy to focus on age-related physical changes and things we can no longer do, we can all take steps to stay safe and healthy and lower the risk of falls. Lifestyle changes, evidence-based falls prevention programs, and clinical-community partnerships can go a long way toward reducing the number of falls among older adults.

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