* Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. * 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year. * Falls are the cause of 85% of seniors’ injury-related hospitalizations. * Falls are the cause of 95% of all hip-fractures. * 50% of all falls causing hospitalization happen at home.
* Follow link for tips - https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/migration/phac-aspc/seniors-aines/alt-formats/pdf/publications/public/injury-blessure/prevent-eviter/prevent-eviter-e.pdf