In many cases, serious falls either put people in extended-term care facilities, or they keep them there much longer than anticipated. Falls account for 40 percent of nursing home admissions, and 60 percent of these residents fall while at the facility. The result is often the same. Many of these victims suffer severe wounds like [...]

Serious falls send many people to nursing homes. Subsequent falls often keep them there. These incidents are both more common, and more severe, in long-term care facilities. Many older people have issues with balance and gait. If they miss a step or have another such problem, they cannot keep from falling. Additionally, many older people [...]