Facts and Safety Statistics

Hip fractures are the most frequent type of fall-related fracture, with traumatic brain injuries second, and extremity injuries third. 
- The Centers for Disease Control

Approximately 30% of people ages 60 and older will fall in any 12-month period. 
- Journal of American Geriatrics Association

Falls have become a health crisis. The frequency, morbidity, and mortality rates of falls increase every day. The cost of falls is increasing at an even greater pace.
- The Centers for Disease Control

One in three adults 65 and older fall at least once a year, with 1 out of 3 not able to live independently as a result of the fall.
-  The National Safety Council

There is no such thing as a mild head injury. It’s a misnomer.
- Vani Rao, MD, Director, Brain Injury Program, and Neuropsychiatrist

Hip fractures contribute to a large proportion of deaths in the elderly population. 
- JAGS