If you or an older adult in your life has fallen, you’re not alone. More than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. The risk of falling — and fall-related problems — rises with age. However, many falls can be prevented.

Oct 28, 2024 · Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older. 1 Over 14 million, or 1 in 4 older adults report falling every year. 2 This chart shows the number of older adult fall-related deaths by month and year, including the most recent provisional data available.

May 16, 2024 · Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. However, falls don't have to be inevitable as you age. You can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls. There are proven ways to reduce and prevent falls, even for older adults.

Jun 4, 2023 · Falls occur with high frequency in the older adults, children, and athletes. Among older adults, associated medical comorbidities correlate to an increased propensity to fall, and in turn, increased susceptibility to injury. [1]

Dec 13, 2024 · But for an older adult, falls can be serious, even deadly. A 2023 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found a 7.6 percent increase in deadly falls for adults 65 and older from 2020 to 2021. The 38,742 fall-related deaths in 2021 (more than 100 per day) is in addition to the millions of major injuries older adults ...

Oct 2, 2024 · Despite considerable research and clinical effort, falls among people 65 and older are on the rise. An older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall every 11 seconds, with injuries ranging from simple cuts and bruises to broken bones.

May 9, 2024 · This collection of effective fall interventions is designed to help public health practitioners, senior service providers, clinicians, and others who want to address older adult falls in their community.

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. Do you have a fear of falling?

Falls in older adults are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are a major class of preventable injuries.

Identifying injuries is the first step in evaluating older adults who have fallen. The patient's history may be inaccurate if they have cognitive impairment, and the physical examination can...