Fall Injury: A Comprehensive Guide
Fall injury is an issue that emergency rooms across the nation see regularly, affecting patients of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the …
Falls
Falls at Work
Each year, thousands of people are injured in falls at work. Falls at work can be deadly and often result in serious injuries that can keep someone off the job …
What To Do When An Older Person Falls
Karen’s 72-year-old mother has fallen twice in the past year. Although neither fall resulted in serious injury—and in fact, her lively, active mother brushed off both incidents, reassuring her daughter, …
Is My Fall An Emergency?
A fall resulting in injury can cost a life. Alarming statistics tell us that globally, an estimated 646,000 fatal falls occur each year, making it the second leading cause of …