Infographic: Risks & Costs of Senior Fall Injuries

May 17, 2012 | Topic(s) : Bay Alarm Medical, Financial Planning for 50 plus, Infographic, Medical Alert, Senior Safety, Uncategorized
By: Jasmine Phu

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Everyone remembers, sometimes with laughter, the old commercials, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” They’re about as ubiquitous as Wendy’s “Where’s the beef?” commercials (also featuring an older woman), but they’re not actually as humorous. Unfortunately, falls are a real concern for elderly populations. The facts about senior fall injuries may surprise you.

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