Falls among the Elderly population are a major cause of concern in skilled Nursing settings and Nursing home facilities.
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Between 10-20% of Nursing home falls result in serious injury for the Elderly patient.
Nursing home falls may result in disability, functional decline, reduced independence, and decreased quality of life in the elderly. falls occur in 50 to 75% of Nursing home patients, twice as many Elderly people Fall each year in Nursing Homes as do in the community.
Falls among the Elderly population are a major cause of concern in skilled Nursing settings and Nursing home facilities