Some facts about falls
Learn about the myths about fall prevention
Como prevenir caidas (spanish version)
Learn how to get up after falling
Falls are common
• Falls are the leading cause of both fatal injury and nonfatal trauma related hospital admissions among older adults.
• One in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year; 20% are injured.
• Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.
• One in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year; 20% are injured.
Falls are costly Personal:
- Serious injuries, significant impact on quality of life,
- Financial: In 2015, the total cost of fall injuries was $50 billion; 75% paid by Medicare and Medicaid.
- Costs are expected to reach $101 billion by 2030.