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- Facts About Falls | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC
Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor
- About Older Adult Fall Prevention | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC
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 We identify older adults as anyone 65 years and older CDC uses data and research to help prevent falls and save lives
- Older Adult Falls Data | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC
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
- Fact Sheet Older Adult Falls
Falls are not a normal part of aging—they can be prevented Older adults, caregivers, and healthcare providers can work together to reduce the risk of falling and prevent devastating injuries
- Preventing Falls and Hip Fractures | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC
This page details steps older adults can take to prevent falls and avoid hip fractures
- Patient Caregiver Resources | STEADI - Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC
Every year more than one in four older adults reported falling and about 41,000 older adults die as a result of a fall--that's 112 older adults every day There are simple steps you can take to prevent falls and decrease falls risks
- Fact Sheet Risk Factors for Falls
CDC’s STEADI tools and resources can help you screen, assess, and intervene to reduce your patient’s fall risk For more information, visit www cdc gov steadi
- Falls Compendium | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC
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
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