Falling is one of the greatest fears for seniors
Falls can be catastrophic to older adults
1 in 3 seniors living at home fall each year
In 70% of accidental deaths involving people over the age of 75,
falls are the cause
The fear of falling amoung older adults can lead to a loss of
confidence and inactivity
Falls involving seniors account for roughly $70 billion in
additional medical costs each year
Falls account for approximately 45% of all admissions to a nursing
home
Most Falls Are Preventable
