4.5.2 The Danger of Falls

According to the Canada.ca website:

• Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians.
• Approximately 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year.
• Falls are the cause of 85% of seniors’ injury-related hospitalizations.
• Falls are the cause of 95% of all hip-fractures.
• Half of all falls causing hospitalization happen at home.

As in all things, we try to use preventative measures to reduce the likelihood of any injury, pain, or disability. Falls prevention initiatives look at ways to help people become more informed, stronger, and healthier to prevent falls from occurring.