A recent article in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society authored by a Dutch physician studied the syndrome known as Fear of Falling (FoF) which occurs in individuals who suffer a hip fracture. The articles focused on how fear…
UNNECESSARY FALLS
Every year, falls involving senior citizens take a tremendous toll on our society both in terms of physical and emotional injury as well as enormous economic expense. Many falls occur mechanically, i.e., people trip and fall over cords, rugs, furniture…
Taxpayers Pick Up the Check for Fall Related Injuries
A recent article by Nary W. Carter and Frank Porell in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society estimates that every year 6.4 million people over the age of 65 suffer injuries requiring medical attention. Medicare spends 8 billion dollars per…
Taxpayers Pick Up the Check for Fall Related Injuries
A recent article by Nary W. Carter and Frank Porell in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society estimates that every year, 6.4 million people over the age of 65 suffer injuries requiring medical attention. Medicare spends 8 billion dollars per…