Balance and Fall Prevention Screenings for the Elderly

One of the most exciting things that we offer is BALANCE and FALL Prevention screenings. Fall prevention is most important in our older population, age 60 and over, because of the high susceptibility to injury.

The following excerpt was taken from "Guideline for the Prevention of Falls in Older Persons," JAGS MAY 2001-VOL. 49, NO. 5

"Unintentional injuries are the fifth leading cause of death in older adults…and falls are responsible for two-thirds of the deaths resulting from unintentional injuries. More pointedly, 75% of deaths due to falls in the United States occur in the 13% of the population age 65 and over."

"In addition to physical injury, falls can also have psychological and social consequences. Recurrent falls are a common reason for admission of previously independent elderly persons to long-term care institutions. One study found that falls were a major reason for 40% of nursing home admissions."

"Fear of falling and the post-fall anxiety syndrome are also well recognized as negative consequences of falls. The loss of self-confidence to ambulate safely can result in self-imposed functional limitations."

Let's prevent falls together!

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