If you have kids then you know – accidents happen. And while falling down is a part of growing up, unintentional falls are also the leading cause of non-fatal injuries in children in the United States. Falls can also occasionally lead to more serious long-term consequences, disability and even death. “Falls are the cause of … Continued

The first day of Autumn is nationally recognized as Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Fall prevention is very important to me.  March 2010, I lost my 63 year old father, who was on a blood thinner, to a preventable fall.  This is a serious issue in the aging community, as it is the leading cause of … Continued

Midday Maryland Falls Prevention

The first day of fall marks Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Falls are the leading cause of injury related emergency department (ED) visits for older adults, the major cause of hip fractures, and responsible for more than half of fatal head injuries. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 3 million older persons … Continued