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LOSS OF INDEPENDENCE
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Falls can lead to depression, "feelings of helplessness, and abruptly change living situations (NCOA)
RISK OF DEATH
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Falls are the #1 cause of fatal injury among older adults, as well as having a profound impact on quality of life (NCOA)
POOR PLANNING
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90% of older adults want to age in place, but 85% have done nothing to plan for this.
BIG EXPENSE
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Over $50 Billion are spent each year on falls (NCOA)
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Average cost of a nursing home is $126,290/yr or median cost of $330 to $480/day in Massachusetts (SeniorAdvice)
INCREASED RISK OF HIP FRACTURE
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One in four Americans aged 65+ fall each year (CDC)
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50% of fall survivors lose their independence (Brown, 2018)
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Falls cause 95% of hip fractures (Brown, 2018)
LESS SOCIAL LIFE
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Fear of falling results in older adults limiting activities and social engagements and a decline in fitness (CDC)
Statistics:
What is the cost of doing nothing?
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Exercise and Home Safety Assessments can decrease risk of falls and increase fitness (NCBI)
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