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Podcast: KRMG In-Depth
Episode: Jennifer Tripken from the National Council on Aging on its "Falls Free CheckUp," and the importance of preventing falls, especially among seniors
Description: One of America’s greatest health risks, especially for seniors, falls affect an estimated 800,000 patients and their families annually in the U.S. The National Council on Aging estimates that one in four Americans 65 or older has a fall annually. The more serious injuries, like a broken hip, can result in dire consequences - as much as a fifty percent risk of mortality within a year. In this podcast, we talk about prevention.