The Impact of Falling Down and How to Prevent Falls

In 1973, Erica Jong’s ground-breaking novel Fear of Flying, which documented a 29-year-old woman’s journey of self-discovery, became a national bestseller. Fast-forward to the present day, and a likelier concern for the book’s aging heroine might be her fear of falling.

The Physical and Psychological Impact of Falls

Falls come at a significant cost to the individual and society. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the number one cause of injuries and injury-related mortality among older men and women. One out of four people aged 65 and over in the US fall every year, …read more