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Common Fall Injury Causes, Treatment Prevention Causes of falls in older adults In older adults, it’s common for falls to happen because multiple factors add up As they do, your risk of a fall becomes more and more likely Experts organize the factors into the following categories: Medical conditions Medications Sensory, motor and balance issues Environmental Psychological, social and
Falls and falls prevention - National Institute on Aging Falls can be particularly dangerous for older adults, often causing fractures, hospitalization, and disability Read the articles below to learn about fall-related problems and find tips to help prevent future falls
Falls - World Health Organization (WHO) Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide Each year an estimated 684 000 individuals die from falls globally of which over 80% are in low- and middle-income countries Adults older than 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls
Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls - Mayo Clinic Falls put you at risk of serious injury Prevent falls with these simple fall prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home Fall prevention is an important topic to consider as you get older
Falls Prevention - The National Council on Aging Everyone can take proactive steps to prevent falls Learn how NCOA supports evidence-based falls prevention programs and community-based organizations that help keep older Americans safe
Preventing Falls - Johns Hopkins Medicine Every year, millions of adults fall, leading to injuries and emergency room visits Many of these falls and injuries can be prevented
Guidelines for Preventing Falls - OrthoInfo - AAOS Prepare your home or assist a loved one by following these fall-proofing recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association: Falls Awareness and Prevention Guide
Facts About Falls | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC While not all falls result in an injury, about 37% of those who fall reported an injury that required medical treatment or restricted their activity for at least one day 5 These injuries can make it hard for a person to get around, do everyday activities, or live on their own
Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention But staying active is important to keeping your body healthy and actually helps to prevent falls So don’t let a fear of falling keep you from being active! Learn about what causes falls and how to lower your risk of falling so you can feel more comfortable with staying active