Why do Some Elderly Adults Die After a Fall?

The risk of falls for elderly adults is a serious matter. Statistics show more than one out of four elderly adults fall each year. The consequences of falls in the elderly tend to be more severe and more concerned than those for a younger person. Sometimes a fall can even result in death. So what makes falls such a serious concern for the elderly?

Half of Older Adults Now Die With a Dementia Diagnosis, up Sharply From Two Decades Ago - Neuroscience News

Two elderly patients a week die in hospital falls as report shows they don't ask for help to the bathroom because they don't want to trouble nurses

Fall Prevention in Older Adults - Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center

Home Safety for Seniors - Statistics and Solutions - Age Safe® America, Senior Home Safety

Older Adult Falls Data, Fall Prevention, Injury Center

Can you die from old age? - ABC News

Falls Are the Leading Cause of Injury Deaths Among Elderly (Adults Over 65)

11 Elderly End-of-Life Symptoms: Timeline and Providing Support

Elderly Falls Statistics - Home Safe Home

Old Man Falling Down – Otosection