Sara Pappa News Today

Falling when you're over 65 can be disastrous. Marymount University will use federal money to work on fall reduction and prevention programs.

As the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in adults over the age of 65, falls can greatly impact the health and well-being of older adults. The age-adjusted fall death rate increased by 41 percent from 2012 to 2021, while falls that don’t result in death can still cause traumatic brain injuries, hip fractures and decreased