Seniors and FallingAccording to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among seniors and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. More than 60% of people who die from falls are 75 and older.
For Seniors: How to Prevent FallsAs you age, your risk for falling increases. More than one-third of people ages 65 and older and half of those ages 75 and older fall each year. And many falls in older adults result in fractures and other severe injuries.
About Balance and SafetyA balance disorder is a disturbance of the inner ear that can make you feel unsteady or like you’re moving or spinning.