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Preventing Falls Among Preventing Falls Among Older AdultsOlder Adults

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Preventing Falls Among Older Adults

Presentation Overview• The Reality• Costs• Facts about Older Adult Falls• State Programs in Action• “We Know What Works, Here is How…”• Future Opportunities

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The Reality of Older Adult Falls

Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among adults age 65 and older.

In 2007, approximately 1.9 million older adults were treated in an ER for fall-related injuries

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Fall-Related Deaths in the U.S. for Adults 65 Years and Older (2002-

2006)

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Costs of Older Adult Falls

In 2000, fall-related injuries resulted in the greatest total lifetime costs among adults aged 65 and older – more than $19 billion.

Given the growing population of this age group, these costs are expected to reach $43.8 billion by 2020.

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Facts about Older Adult Falls

1 in 3 adults age 65 and older fall each year.

Men are more likely than women to die from injuries resulting from a fall.

Women are more likely than men to sustain a non-fatal injury (such as a fracture) from a fall.

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State Programs in Action

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How Can We Reduce the Risk of Falls?

To reduce the risk of falling, older adults should:• Exercise regularly.• Review medications with a

physician to avoid harmful side effects.

• Have a vision exam annually.• Improve the lighting in their

homes.• Reduce home hazards that can

lead to falls.

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Future Opportunities

To prevent falls and ensure older adults can live to their full potential, there are opportunities to:• Support community-based falls prevention programs

designed for high-risk older adults;• Improve understanding of effective strategies for reducing

fall-related health care costs;• Continue efforts to identify factors that cause older adult

falls;• Increase awareness among older adults, family members,

and caregivers; and• Increase resources for programs and research that will

reduce fall-related injuries and deaths.

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For More Information

Contact our state health department• Name• Website • Phone Number

Contact the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)• www.cdc.gov/ncipc• 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)