Why Are Falls So Dangerous for the Elderly?
Anne-Marie Botek/AgingCare.com
Conditions like heart disease and cancer are known for their severity, especially for older adults. However, another cause of serious health consequences for seniors has become more and more common over the past decade: falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year.
In 2018 alone, seniors reported nearly 36 million falls, 8.4 million of which resulted in fall-related injuries. Sadly, more than 32,000 elders died from falling that year. Most falls do not result in serious injuries, so how can such a seemingly innocuous accident be life-threatening for an aging loved one?
