Fall Risks in Older Adults How to Prevent Injuries

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Do you know there are about 36 million falls reported among older adults every year, resulting in more than 32,000 deaths? Falls in older adults can result in fatal injury, loss of mobility, depression, and dependence. The risk of falling can be avoided by taking some preventive measures. What Causes Increased Risk of Falling For Seniors? Multiple…

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8 Potential Causes of Recurrent Falls in the Elderly

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Falls are one of the main causes of fatalities, injuries, and hospital admissions in seniors. According to WHO, the majority of fatal falls occur in those over the age of 60. The right safeguards can be taken by family caregivers to keep their loved ones safe on their feet by helping them understand why older people…

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