The older you get, the more likely it is that you will loss your balance and take a fall. In fact, in some research studies by the federal government, one in three adults age 65 and older fall in their homes or on slick conditions outside. When a senior adult fractures a bone, the majority of the time it is due to a fall. Fractures resulting from falls can lead to hospital stays, take longer to heal, and steals your independence. For some people, permanent disability can result and even death.  Read more...