If you or an older person you know has fallen, you’re not alone. More than one in three people age 65 years or older falls each year. The risk of falling — and fall-related problems — rises with age.

Each year, more than 1.6 million older U.S. adults go to emergency departments for fall-related injuries. Among older adults, falls are the number one cause of fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, loss of independence, and injury deaths.

Many older adults are afraid of falling. This fear becomes more common as people age, even among those who haven’t fallen. It may lead older people to avoid activities such as walking, shopping, or taking part in social activities.

Click the link below to search for and obtain current research about the risks of falls and ways to prevent them:
National Institute of Health

You can also contact Relevar Home Care, the leaders in senior home care in Shelby Township, MI and surrounding areas for fall prevention tips and in-home care assistance that helps keep seniors safe from dangerous falls.