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Podcast: ComForConnections: Aging and Home Care Podcast
Episode: Leveraging Technology for Fall Risk Detection
Description: As the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults aged 65 and older, falls result in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations.
According to the National Council on Aging, 60% of falls happen in the home, 30% in a public setting, and 10% in a health care center. With or without injury, falls highly influence an individual’s quality of life.Â
Particularly among the aging population, falls are of great concern as they can limit everyday activities and overall quality of life. For aging services professionals, having access to the right tool...