“No Fall this Fall”
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One out of four people 65 and older will fall this year according to the CDC. Many of these seniors will have hip fractures or traumatic brain injuries. The challenge is to NOT have a fall in the first place. Granted, people younger than 65 also have fall injuries, but it’s harder to recover as we get older. The trick is to be proactive in fall prevention through balance exercises, regular medical check-ups, and making efforts to reduce trip hazards in the home/yard.
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