Fall Prevention Program

Did you know?

• 70% of accidental deaths in people over the age of 75 result from falls?
• We spend over $79 billion in medical costs each year on accidents attributable to falls?
• 40% of all nursing home admissions are attributable to repeated falls at home?
• 1 out of every 3 seniors who lives independently in their homes will seek medical care for a major fall each year?
• If you are over 75, the likelihood of falling is even greater.
• 25% of seniors who suffer hip fractures die within one year?
• Survivors of falls may experience debilitating fractures of the hip, wrists or spine?
• Falling, or the fear of falling, often times leads to loss of confidence, imposed isolation and immobility?