This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never thought I’d find myself writing about—until yesterday.
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently made recommended updates to the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI) toolkit, focusing on fall prevention initiatives in primary care ...
Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older – with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.