- Falls in older people are a major cause of injury and hospitalisation, and one of the main reasons for someone having to stop living at home and move into residential care.
- *Around 28-35% of people aged 65 and over fall each year,
- This increases to 32-42% for those over 70 years of age.
Now is a great time to talk about fun ways of staying strong and safe as we gradually resume more normal lifestyles and activities.
(*From WHO Global Report on Falls Prevention in Older Age 2007)
There is abundant information available, here is just one website:
Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls – Mayo Clinic
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