1/3 of Americans, aged 65+ fall each year.
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Stop your fall
By Eve Anthony | ACCA’s Chief Operating Officer
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By Amber Bland | Center for Active Living Member Services Manager
ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of death for older Americans. Every 15 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall and every 29 minutes, an older adult dies following a fall. Many older adults fear falling and as a result, they begin to limit their activities and social engagements causing physical decline, depression, social isolation, and feelings of helplessness. However, falling is not a normal part of aging and you do not need to be another statistic. There are many things that you can do to prevent falls and keep yourself on two balanced feet. ACCA offers many opportunities through our Center for Active Living (CAL) that will help you stay physically fit, socially engaged and learn about ways in which you can be empowered to prevent falls. 8 connections
In 2011, the direct medical cost of fatal and nonfatal falls totaled $36.4 billion.
The financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as the population ages and may reach $61.6 billion by 2020.
Don’t Let It
be YOU!