For many older adults, staying safe at home means preventing falls — one of the most common causes of injury among people aged 65 and older. Each year, more than one in four older adults falls , leading to about 3 million emergency department visits and nearly 39,000 deaths from unintentional fall-related injuries in the U.S. alone. Falls also contribute to millions of injuries that limit activity and independence. ( CDC ) ( CDC Fall Data ) The good news? Most falls ar
