The older we get, everyday activities tend to be more and more risky. Just because you think you can step onto a step ladder to clean the fan blades doesn’t mean you should. Today’s article discusses how serious a fall can be for an older person. “A fall from a chair or a bed may not seem like a death sentence — but for an older person it can be. Falls are the leading cause of death from an injury for older Americans. For women, it’s especially bad: Three quarters of those with hip fractures are women. For many, the broken hip starts a chain reaction — usually because older people also suffer from underlying conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, hypertension or dementia.” To read more, CLICK HERE.
