Tip Of The Day | Fall Risk Factors | Daytona Beach Nursing Home Injury Lawyer

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in people 65 and older in the United States. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, here are the risk factors in the home:

• Sixty percent of falls occur at home, 30 percent occur in the community, and 10 percent occur in nursing homes or other institutions.
• About 25 percent of all falls are the result of hazards such as slippery or wet surfaces, poor lighting, inadequate footwear, and cluttered pathways in a home.
• Most fractures are a result of a fall in a home, usually related to everyday activities such as walking on stairs, going to the bathroom, or working in the kitchen.