1/3 of adults over the age of 65 experience a fall at least once
Not only are falls one of the leading cause of deaths in the elderly, they also can lead to many other issues including fractures, lacerations, or head trauma. If you have had a fall happen once, it’s time to take action. This is because if you have fallen even once, you are at more risk for another fall.
Many people aren’t aware their balance is bad
Falling isn’t the only result of having bad balance. Bad balance can also lead to fatigue and general lack of interest in independent living. A person’s lack of interest can have tremendous effect on them not only physically, but also mentally. If you are struggling with balance issues, it’s important to seek treatment and avoid other possible side effects by contacting your local balance center such as Michigan Fyzical.
An older adult dies from injuries every 19 minutes in America
Every 11 seconds in the United States, someone is being treated for a fall. Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from injuries related to a fall. This equals out to 27,000 deaths from falls per year, not including 2.8 million fall injuries treated in emergency rooms annually.
