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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)

  •  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)

  • 50% of fall survivors lose their independence (Brown, 2018)

  • 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?

Take action...Don't be a statistic

Exercise and Home Safety Assessments can decrease risk of falls and increase fitness (NCBI)

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Community Resource Info

NCOA
Fall Prevention Video

National Council on Aging Falls Prevention is a Team Effort

Find links to fall prevention tips, ideas, myth debunking, med lists and more

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Community Collaboration

This collaborative partners older adults with medical providers and community agencies/programs for lower cost and better healthcare.

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Inclusive Communities

Information on inclusive age-friendly communities. Find community profiles by town

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Fall
Prevention

Legal Resources

Tips on Posture

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