FACTS!

• Falls are one of the most serious health risks among seniors over the age of 65,
  affecting more people than stroke and heart attacks combined.
• Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury in those people 65 and over.
• 95% of hip fractures are caused by falls.
• 40% of those hospitalized for hip fracture do not return to independent living and 20% will die within a year.
• More than half (55%) of all falls by seniors take place in the home.
• An additional 23% occur outside but near the house.
• Most falls go unreported, but it is expected that 35-40% of people over the age of 65 fall each year.
• Those who fall are 2-3 times more likely to fall again.
• Many chronic medical conditions place millions more seniors at risk.
• Cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis,
  diminished hearing and eyesight, and Parkinsons all leave seniors vulnerable to helplessness at home.
• Senior Safe Link can intervene in close to 80% of all falls.