New Guide to Avoid and Treat Elderly Falls

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The Oregon Research Institute has a CDC sponsored, evidence-based, fall prevention training program that cuts falls among the elderly 47-55% in three months of practice. The ORI trains teacher trainers so this program can spread across the USA.
Yet the support is missing when it comes to implementing this well proven program on a scale that would meaningfully address the epidemic of falling among the elderly.
Is this support for well proven preventive medicine available from the Federal Government? Are there foundations that would provide support for such a vital cost, pain, and life saving program?

Robert S. Lackey PhD of OK 9:57AM January 31, 2011

Falls were the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among persons 65 and older,” cites the task force report. The authors write that estimates indicate falls could lead to medical costs of $43.8 billion by 2020 at the current rate of spending.”
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Barry of FL 11:40AM January 27, 2011

Unfotunately many elderly who present with injuries due to falls are treated in orthopedic or surgical wards without paying much attention to the fall itself as a cause that needs prevention and management.

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Lou Giuffre of VA 5:08PM January 25, 2011