Fall Prevention

Understanding the Importance of Fall Prevention

Falls are a leading cause of injury and hospital admissions for older adults. Each year, millions of older adults—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older adults falls each year, and falling once doubles the chances of falling again. Falls can result in serious injuries such as hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries.

Alarming Statistics on Falls

  • Frequency of Falls: About 36 million falls are reported among older adults each year—resulting in more than 32,000 deaths.

  • Severity: One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury.

  • Healthcare Costs: Falls among older adults cost the U.S. healthcare system about $50 billion annually.

Comprehensive Falls Assessment Program

Our collaborative falls assessment program aims to reduce the risk of falls through thorough evaluation and personalized intervention strategies. This program is brought to you by Halifax Health, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Brooks Rehabilitation, and the Volusia Flagler YMCA.

What an Assessment Includes:

  1. Medical Evaluation: A comprehensive review of your medical history and medications.

  2. Physical Examination: Assessment of your muscle strength, balance, and gait.

  3. Auditory Examination: Hearing assessment.

  4. Environmental Assessment: Education around your home environment to identify potential hazards.

  5. Personalized Plan: Creation of a tailored fall prevention plan, including exercises to improve strength and balance, and recommendations for home modifications.

To learn more about our falls assessment program or to schedule your free risk assessment, please contact us at 386.425.5210. Together, we can help you stay safe, healthy, and independent.

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