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Protect Our Older Adults: How to Prevent Falls

September 22, 2022 by Jacob Churchill Leave a Comment

By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health

September 22, 2022

On average, an American who is 65 years or older falls every second. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits for this age group.

According to the National Council on Aging, falls can impact a person’s quality of life. Falls can cause physical harm such as bruising, broken bones, head injuries and even death. They can also contribute to depression, isolation or feelings of … Read the rest

Filed Under: Healthy Living Tagged With: Fall, prevent, prevention, Safety

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