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  1. Life expectancy after fall in elderly
  2. A significant number of falls occur in older adults, leading to injuries, disability, and even death. fall detection tracker for dementia patients One out of every five people over 65 years old will experience a fall at some point in their lives.
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  4. Commonly, these falls result in injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year, about three million people aged 60 and over are admitted to the emergency room for fall-related injuries. The majority of these admissions involve fractures (broken bones) and traumatic brain injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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  6. The consequences of a fall are severe and often lead to a long stay in the hospital. Elderly patients who fall also have to deal with many complications, including dehydration, pressure sores, hypothermia and pneumonia.
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  8. Fall-related injuries are common among people in nursing homes and other care facilities, causing many problems for the patients and their families. They can cause physical incapacity, loss of mobility and cognitive dysfunction, leading to a decline in their quality of life.
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  10. Risk factors for falls include arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, neurological diseases and chronic conditions. In addition, older people use more prescription medications to treat these conditions and some of these drugs can make an elderly person more prone to falls, according to the CDC.
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  12. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help seniors reduce their chances of falling, including preventing the onset of osteoporosis and improving balance and strength. In addition, it is important to ensure that elderly patients are regularly screened for falls by their health care providers.
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