Each year one out of every three individuals over age 65 will fall. Falls can lead to broken bones, head injuries and a loss of independence. In some cases a fall may lead to losing one's home and having to move to a nursing home. However, falls are not a normal part of aging and most are not accidents. Falls are not random, uncontrollable acts of fate, but rather occur in predictable patterns, with recognizable risk factors and among identifiable populations. A fall is not only a predictable event but a preventable one. To fully reduce the risk of a fall it is important to develop a...
Each year one out of every three individuals over age 65 will fall. Falls can lead to broken bones, head injuries and a loss of independence. In some ...
