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September 22, 2016
For Immediate Release: September 22, 2016
LANSING, Mich. – To raise awareness about the dangers of injuries related to falls ahead of the colder months, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recognizing today as Falls Prevention Awareness Day.
“Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury for older adults in the state, but by taking a few simple measures, they are preventable,” said MDHHS Director Nick Lyon. “Contrary to common belief, falls are not an inevitable part of growing older. That’s why taking time to learn how to protect ourselves, our friends, and our family members from falls is critically important.”
Fall-related deaths are on the rise in Michigan. Falls are also the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries and injury-related hospitalizations for the senior population. In 2014, falls resulted in 907 deaths for people aged 65 and older in Michigan, and 14,179 people of this same age group were hospitalized from fall-related injuries. These injuries among older adults cost the U.S. health care system more than $30 billion dollars annually.
A combination of interventions can significantly reduce falls. Experts recommend a physical activity regimen with balance, strength training, and flexibility components; consulting with a health professional about getting a fall risk assessment; having medications reviewed periodically; getting eyes and hearing checked annually; and making sure the home environment is safe and supportive.
Senior centers across the United States have evidence-based programs like Matter of Balance and Tai Chi which help older adults gain strength, improve balance, and increase confidence. Your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) will have information on these programs in your community. In Michigan, all Area Agencies on Aging have Matter of Balance programs that are offered at senior centers and many other convenient locations, due to a health endowment fund grant. Since 2015, more than 5,000 older adults in Michigan have completed this program, and benefit from an increased sense of control and fewer restrictions in their lives. Visit www.michigan.gov/aging to find your local AAA.
For resources and tips on how to work with your clinician to prevent falls, visit www.michigan.gov/injuryprevention. To locate a falls-prevention classes through the Great at Any Age program, visit www.greatatanyagemi.com to see what is being offered near you.
Additional information is available through the National Council on Aging website www.ncoa.org, and from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/adultfalls.html.
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