About Falls....
FALLS ARE COSTLY!
Average cost of a fall: $28,760
Cost of Independence: PRICELESS
Every 17 seconds.....
an older adult is treated for a fall in an emergency room
Every 29 minutes....
an older adult dies following a fall
Falls are the leading cause of
fatal injury & hospital admission
for adults over age 65
55% of these falls could be prevented
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