06/15/2026
🤔Did you know, 1 in 4 adults age 65 and older experience a fall each year?
🤔Did you know, falls are the leading cause of death from unintentional injury among New Jersey residents age 60 and older?
🤔Did you know, every 5 minutes, an older adult in New Jersey is seen in the emergency room because of a fall?
In 2024, 85% of fall-related hospital admissions involved adults age 60+, with nearly half age 80 or older. The average hospitalization cost for a non-fatal fall exceeded $123,000, and the total cost of hospital-treated falls among older adults surpassed $4 billion statewide.
These statistics serve as a powerful reminder that fall prevention and home safety are critical to helping older adults remain safe, healthy, and independent, at home.
Please reach out at 732-703-8363 to ensure a safer tomorrow