Older Adult Falls
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Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent.
However, falls aren’t something that just happens when you age, there are proven ways to reduce falls.
New Releases
- Medical Costs of Fatal and Nonfatal Falls in Older Adults
- Falls and Fall Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years — United States, 2014
- The Direct Costs of Fatal and Non-Fatal Falls among Older Adults – United States
- Did You Know?
- Health and Economic Burden of Falls Expected To Surge
- Falls are leading cause of injury and injury deaths in older Americans
- Epic Systems tool aims to reduce falls among older adults
CDC Expert Commentary
Are You Asking Older Adult Patients the Right Questions?
By asking three simple questions and taking action—when needed—you can reduce the risk of falling.
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Additional Resources
- Taking Steps to Prevent Falls Podcasts:
Listen (0:59) (3:52) - Don’t Fall Behind on Falls: CDC Feature Article
- Keeping Seniors Safe Podcasts: Listen (0:59) (3:50)
- Preventing Older Adult Falls and TBI Podcast: Listen (2:37)
- Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Violence Prevention: Elder Abuse
- Motor Vehicle Safety: Older Adult Drivers
- Page last reviewed: October 11, 2016
- Page last updated: October 11, 2016
- Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
- National Center for Injury Prevention and Control,
- Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention