TRUE OR FALSE

1. Falls can be expected as part of the aging process.
   
2. Up to 40% of nursing home admissions are the result of fall related injuries.
   
3. The most common injuries from falls are fractured bones that have been weakened by osteoporosis.
   
4. Half of the Senior citizens that fracture their hips as the result of a fall cannot return home or live independently after the fracture.
   
5. Falls are the 5th leading cause of death for persons age 65+.
   
6. Over 50% of people age 75+ have a constant fear of falling.
   
7. 60% of seniors that fall each year fall in their own homes.
   
8. Tai Chi can reduce the chances of falling by up to 50%.
   
9. A fall can be precipitated by side effects from prescription and over the counter medications.
10. 1 out of every 3 persons age 65+ will fall in the next year.
    

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