Quick Facts About Falls and the Elderly

by Julie Shein, PT

Falling is a major contributor to elderly health issues. Not only is the accident itself frightening and dangerous, but the domino effect of falls afterwards can be detrimental.

THE PREVALENCE OF FALLS
• One in three people over the age of 65 sustains a fall yearly
• Every 14 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall
• Every 29 minutes an older adult dies from a fall-related injury

THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF FALLS:
• As the general population ages, so too will the financial impact of falls on our society
• In 2013, fall-related medical costs totaled $23 million (CDC)

Did you know that the shoes you wear can make a difference in your stability?

Check out this article written by Point Performance therapist Julie Shein, PT and the Vestibular Disorders Association.