Seniors

Facts about falls for seniors living in their own home

One in three people aged over 65 experiences one or more falls each year, with 10-20% of these falls causing serious injuries including fractures. An unintentional fall is the leading cause of injury-related admission for people of all ages to Victorian hospitals and Emergency Departments, with the actual numbers and severity of consequences being greatest for those aged over 75.

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