In 1998, falls in the home and community caused or led to 15,900 deaths.
All age groups are vulnerable, but older adults are most at risk.
Eight out of 10 of those killed by falls are over age 65, and falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among the very elderly, those over 80. It may come as no surprise that the most serious injury resulting from such falls is hip fracture. Increasing research related to this critical issue. Inc. Enlist companies to lend their expertise through product development , such as nonslippery floor surfaces and electronic fall alert devices. Call on the American Association of Homes, services for the aging, and interested colleges and universities to join our effort by designing residential intervention programs based on sound scientific research.