09/24/2025
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other falls research:
More than one out of four Americans age 65+ falls each year.
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults.
Falls result in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations.
For older adults in the U.S., fall death rates went up by 30% from 2007-2016, and researchers predict there will be 7 deadly falls every hour by 2030.
The majority (60%) of falls happen in the home, 30% in a public setting, and 10% in a health care center.
As we age, it’s common to worry about falling. But there are evidence-based exercise programs that can help improve balance, strength, and flexibility!
Did you know that Tai Chi is an evidence-based exercise program that is offered by our friends at Dighton Council on Aging?