Want to read up on the latest trends in staying healthy? Read the latest pqBlog entry to learn more. Injury and even death from falls is an unfortunate trend for older adults. According to USA Today, between 1993 and 2003, "death rates from falls rose 55% among people over age 65. Falls accounted for 13,700 deaths and landed 1.8 million older adults in emergency rooms." As Baby Boomers approach their 70s, they need to consider how to improve their balance and reduce their chances of falling.
According to Maureen Gaynor, a physical therapist at Physiquality member Comprehensive Physical Therapy Center in Michigan, "Falls are the sixth leading cause of death in people over 65 years of age and the leading cause of death in women over 85." She also points out that while the rates of falls are highest past the age of 85, the rates increase with age regardless of gender or ethnicity. Everyone is at risk as they age.
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