Protecting Yourself From Falls
- Category: Geriatric Care
The biggest threat to the independence of an older adult is a simple slip and fall. More than 1 in 4 older adults fall each year — resulting in more than 41,000 deaths. Many others are left with a permanent disability or devastating injury that threatens their independence. Don’t let a fall change your life forever.
Join Dr. Liz Lycett, BCH Medical Director of Geriatrics, as she describes simple things you can do to keep yourself from falling and stay independent longer.