Falls statistics are killing me- the rise of deadly falls and how we can help

In a recent study it has been shown that the death rate as a result from a fall in the United states has more than doubled in the last 16 years. Nicole and Tali discuss the alarming data and our role in it.

• Why do we see such a high increase in death as a result of falls?
• Is there soothing to be learned about the part of community in the prevention of death from falls?
• Could The Otago program help?
• Work with your older adults patient that at risk of fall or have had a fall on BOTH strength and balance, one of them is mot enough.
• Encourage ambulation when safe