a. Each year, millions of older people 65 and above fall. More than one out of four older people fall each year but less than half tell their doctor.

b. Falls can be serious and costly. One out five falls causes a serious injury.

c. Each year three million older people are treated in the ER for fall and injuries.

d. Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury or hip fracture.

f. Each year at least 300,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures

g. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling sideways.

h. Falls are the most common cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).

i. In 2015 medical cost for falls totaled more than $50 billion. Medicare and Medicaid shouldered these costs.