Protecting Your Future Health: Falls, Hip Fractures, and Osteoporosis

As we age, one of the most overlooked threats to health and independence is the risk of falling. Every year, about one in three adults over the age of 65 experiences a fall, and for those over 80, that risk approaches 50% (CDC, 2024).

While some falls cause only minor injuries, others result in fractures—particularly of the hip. A hip fracture is not simply a broken bone; it is a potentially life-threatening event.