Source: National Council on Aging
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Falls have also resulted in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 850,000 hospitalizations and more than 29,000 deaths.
Topic: Fall Prevention
This page provides resources for health professionals, health care facilities and services, emergency medical services…
Topic: Fall Prevention
Comfort | Anticipate Needs | Reposition | Elimination COMFORT Ensure resident is comfortable. Are they…
Topic: Fall Prevention, Seniors and Falls
As a healthcare provider, you can use CDC’s STEADI initiative to help reduce fall risk…