Preventing Falls in the Home
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Approximately one-quarter of adults ages 65 years or older fall in their home each year.
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Many falls result in injury, long-term disability, and premature loss of independence.
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$50 billion each year is spent on medical costs related to older adult falls.
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Falls among older adults often result in severe injuries, requiring extensive medical treatment and in-patient rehabilitation.
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Financial burdens highlights the importance of implementing preventive measures and interventions to reduce falls and mitigate their associated costs.
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Nall Hills Home Services is dedicated to extending independent living
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and helping our community age safely.
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Most falls can be prevented.
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Let us help you protect your safety and independence.
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Former Nationally Registered EMT-B
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Operational Medicine SME
36 Million falls
in the home
reported annually
Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults aged ≥65 years
One-in-five falls results in a broken bone or serious injury
Adults aged 85 years and older are expected to increase from
2% to 5% by 2050
14 million adults
ages 65 or older
fall each each in the US.
Falling is not 'just part of aging'. Many falls are preventable.
3 million fall-related ER visits annually
$50 billion spent annually treating fall injuries in adults ages 65 and older.
More than 800,000 hospitalizations
