Older Adult Falls by State
Older Adult Falls Reported by State In the United States, about one in four adults (28%) age 65 and older, report falling each year. This
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Older Adult Falls Reported by State In the United States, about one in four adults (28%) age 65 and older, report falling each year. This
Evidence-based programs (EBPs) offer proven ways to promote health and prevent disease among older adults. They are based on research and provide documented health benefits,
Stepping Out Strong™ A Healthy Path to Improving Strength and Balance. Did you know: Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency
The first step in getting your arms around the issue of falls is to get a picture of the problem. As you can see from
Certain medications can increase fall risk Many older adults (aged 65 and older) take medications for sleep disorders, anxiety, high blood pressure, or chronic pain.
Men are more likely than women to die from a fall, with a fatality rate that is 49% higher than women. Women, however, are more
Live a Bone-Healthy Life Eat 3–4 servings of foods that are rich in calcium. Women who are 50 and older and men who are 70
The American Bone Health Fracture Risk Calculator™ estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45.
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