FALL STATISTICS FOR PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF 65
1 IN 4 PEOPLE
OVER THE AGE OF 65 REPORT FALLING EVERY YEAR
1 IN 12 PEOPLE
WILL BE TREATED AT THE EMERGENCY ROOM DEPARTMENT
1 IN 5 PEOPLE
WILL HAVE A SERIOUS INJURY FROM THE FALL, SUCH AS BROKEN BONE OR HEAD INJURY
WHAT IS THE COST OF FALLS?
The statistics show that each year, a staggering amount of $50 billion is spent on healthcare costs related to falls among older adults. Out of this, $754 million is attributed to fatal injuries while the remaining cost is linked to non-fatal fall injuries. This highlights the significant impact of falls on the elderly population, both in terms of their physical and financial well-being.
HOW IS THE COST OF FALLS CALCULATED?
Direct medical costs include fees for hospital and nursing home care, professional services, rehabilitation, medical equipment, prescription drugs, and insurance processing. These costs do not account for the long-term effects of injuries, such as disability, dependence on others, lost time from work, and reduced quality of life.