Falls Leading Cause of Injuries for those 65 and Older

According to the Center for Disease Control, one out of three older adults falls each year. Two-thirds of those who fall will do so again within six months. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those 65 and older.
 
In Oregon, nearly 600 Oregonians die and 8,500 are hospitalized due to a fall each year. Nearly 60% of seniors in Oregon who are hospitalized for falls are discharged into long-term care.
 
Many falls are preventable, and are not an inevitable part of aging.

To learn about proven exercise programs and steps you can take to prevent falls for older adults visit: http://public.health.oregon.gov/PreventionWellness/SafeLiving/FallPrevention/Pages/index.aspx

Stayton Fire District also offers classes on Fall Prevention for Older Adults.  For more information contact us at 503-769-2601.