Why Your Fear of Falling is Normal and OK

Important Facts about Falls from the CDC
Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.

Falls Are Serious and Costly
One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury.
Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries.
Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture.

Each year at least 300,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures.
More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling, usually by falling sideways.
Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

In 2015, the total medical costs for falls totaled more than $50 billion. Medicare and Medicaid shouldered 75% of these costs.

3 BIGGEST MISTAKES AND LIES
That Could Actually Increase Your Chances of Falling By Over 96%

#1 The first big mistake I’ve seen over the years is the overuse of balance exercises, stability balls and bosu balls.

#2 The second biggest mistake that’s severely affecting your balance and stability without realizing it...
And that’s the shoes on your feet…

#3 The biggest balance lie millions believe is that older men and women have a higher chance of falling all because of their age.

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[Criticalbench]

#1 Deep Nerve In Your Foot Keeping Your Upright & Stable

[rsrinivasan]

Great information and thanks a lot. I am 65 plus and the fear if falling runs high in me. Your talk through this video is an eye opener for me and gives me lot of confidence

[georgegiakoumoglou]

Could you recommend balance exercises for seniors from home without equipment?Thank you

[bartgallant]

Incredibly important. Millions suffer life changing falls every year. You specifically are very good at explaining complicated issues simply. As the Baby Boom balloon moves through the healthcare system pipeline this is not as sexy as instructional videos about 20 somethings achieving hypertrophy but you’re well advised to focus on this demographic out on the timeline.
Thanks for everything you do on this site.