Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older – with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never thought I’d find myself writing about—until yesterday.

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One in three adults over age 65 fall each year – and it is the leading cause of accidental death for seniors.Most falls can be prevented. Mary Lynn & Mike with ...

Nov. 17— (StatePoint) Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are seniors ...

A 78-year-old shares some tips to prevent falls. One in four Americans over 65 falls each year. Some simple steps can reduce risks. (477) ...

NEW YORK - Next week, we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, and the National Council on Aging is using the transition to raise awareness about preventing falls. One in four seniors over 65 ...

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined that, on average, 100 older adults died every day from falls in 2021. Over the previous 20 years, age-adjusted death rates ...