Falls the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults
As an older American, your chances of experiencing a fall and suffering a serious injury as a result are higher than that of the average citizen. As most people age, they develop certain risk factors that can make them more likely to fall when faced with environmental hazards such as cluttered stairs or slippery floors. Many older people also experience a decline in their overall level of motion, which can lead to muscle and bone weakness and diminished flexibility.
