Tag: Elderly
Fatal Elderly Persons Slip And Fall
Slipping and falling is a common thing that happens to many of us. If we’re in tip top shape, we can always pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off. However, falling and slipping are not always harmless for everyone. A small slip could prove to be fatal for an elderly person. Research has shown that more than a third of older Americans fall each year. Of these, more than 10,000 do not survive the fall….
Elderly Slips And Falls Injuries
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) , slips and falls are the leading cause of accidents to Americans age 65 and older. An average of one out of three Americans over the age of 65 will fall this year. In fact, the CDC reports that falls are the common cause of injury death among that age group. It Can Happen Anywhere Not all of these incidents happen in the home. Slippery sidewalks at…