Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death among Americans 65 and older. In fact, one out of four older adults will fall each year in the United States.

While the statistics are sobering, the reality is that falling does not have to automatically equal serious injury.

In this week’s episode, we’ll look at the risks associated with falling as we age. And then we’ll dive into the things you can begin doing NOW to dramatically reduce your risk of injury if you fall.

Grab some paper and take notes - this is a good one:

While you can’t predict if and when a fall will happen, you can prepare now to help prevent a simple fall from having a major impact.

Have a friend of loved one who might benefit from these fall-prevention tips? Share this episode with them!

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