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Did You Know? 

 

• More than one in four individuals over the age of 65 sustain a fall every year. 

• Falls are the leading cause of death, injury and loss of independence among older adults. 

• Proper fall prevention training can effectively reduce falling, prevent injury and extend self-reliance. 

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As with most prevention programs, health-related or otherwise, creating awareness and providing education plays a key role in success. In the case of fall prevention, it’s important to recognize the risks and leading causes of falling that exist year-round. Further, despite the alarming facts among the older population, someone at any age can be injured in a fall. 

Source: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

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Possible Causes: 

Falls can happen to anyone at any time. Yet for older adults, the risk of falling is most often related to a combination of factors, many of which occur with aging. These include, but are not limited to: 

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• Balance impairments caused by vision changes, vestibular deficits, or altered 

• Medical conditions, including neurological, orthopedic, or cardiovascular diagnoses 

• Decreased strength and coordination 

• Poor posture and limited mobility 

• Stiff and/or painful joints 

• Use of multiple medications

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