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Free Help and Fall Prevention
7 key factors to reduce falls at home
1. Clean Up Clutter
2. Removed/Repair Tripping Hazards
3. Install Grap Bars and Handrails
4. Improve Lighting
5. Make It Nonslip
6. Wear Shoes
7. Live On One Level
Falls Are Serious and Costly
One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury,4,5
One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury,4,5
Over 800,00 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture. 6
Each year at least 300,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures. 7
More than 95% of hip fractures are cause by falling,8 usually by falling sideways. 9
Falls are most common cause of traumatic brain inguries (TBI).10
In 2015, the total medical costs for totaled more than $50 billion. 11
Medicare and medicaid shouldered 75% of these costs.
Contact
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Phone: 909-326-8038
goldenyearsfoundation8@gmail.com
9836 E. Foothill Blvd. Suite #610 Rancho Cucamonga, 91730
