The Wall Street Journal recently published an article, Why Does America’s Falling Epidemic Keep Getting Worse?, examining the rising incidence of falls among seniors aged 65 and older. Despite advances in prevention education and care, falls continue to increase annually. Regular exercise, proper medication use, a healthy diet, and appropriate use of mobility aids can help prevent falls. Yet, fewer than half of older adults follow the recommendations given during fall prevention screenings. Falls can leave seniors unable to call for help, leading to longer hospital stays and potentially impacting their ability to live independently.
The article highlights a success story involving the Lifeline medical alert service, part of the Connect America family of brands. A subscriber from Salinas, CA, shared how her help button detected a fall that left her with a fractured arm, enabling her to quickly get assistance. Read more about how Lifeline provided critical help in the reprinted article, shared with permission from The Wall Street Journal.