A Few Key Statistics

• ​A progressive loss of muscle mass occurs starting at age 40 and loss can continue to increase each decade.

• 3 out of 4 adults who are hospitalized after a fall, either die or require long term care.

• The top 5 causes of falls in the Fox Valley include:

  • Tripping/Stumbling​

  • Falling from a Chair

  • Falling down Steps

  • Falling from a Height (off of a roof/object)

  • Falling off of ladders