Falls statistics are killing me- the rise of deadly falls and how we can help

In a recent study it has been shown that the death rate as a result from a fall in the United states has more than doubled in the last 16 years. Nicole and Tali discuss the alarming data and our role in it. Why do we see such a high increase in death as a result of falls? Is there soothing to be learned about the part of community in the prevention of death from falls? Could The Otago program help? Work with your older adults patient that at risk of fall or have had a fall on BOTH strength and balance, one of them is mot enough. Encourage ambulation when safe