Falls in the elderly are a real and growing problem. Over 30% of people over the age of 65 suffer from falls which can lead to further physical damage. As the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reports: “approximately 5% of falls in the elderly result in bone fracture, the most common age-related bone fractures being in the wrist, spine, hip, humerus and pelvis. In community dwelling older people, 25% of age-related fractures are in the hip and 95 % of hip fractures are caused by falls.”
Last updated on 31st January 2025 by cytoffice