This morning is about remembrance but it is also about responsibility. It is about continuing the work to prevent violence strengthen senior safety and connect people with the support and resources that they need.
Talk to any older person about health concerns, and they will likely mention that one of their main fears is falling. And for good reason. While a younger person can often brush off a fall, such an event can be deadly for an older individual. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 14 million older adults fall each year, and these falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among people over 65.
