The ability to decrease or minimize the risk of falling is a powerful motivator. Once this is accomplished, the groundwork for moving on to further enhance the patient’s quality of life through better communication has been established. An average of 35% of those tested for balance will go on to address their hearing loss through the purchase of hearing instruments. A hand-in-hand approach to helping patients prevent falls and improve hearing will help your aging patients maintain independent, active lives. Our program brings stability and independence to your patients and your practice’s bottom line.

Fall Prevention Is Worth The Effort
• Thousands of older adults are so frightened of falling, that they curtail their physical and social activities. Falling and fear of falls lead to institutionalization.
• 42% of Americans will visit a physician once for dizziness/balance symptoms.
• If under age 65, it is in the top ten list of reasons given for visiting a physician.
• If over age 65, it is the most common reason given for visiting a physician.
• According to the American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons 33% of those who fall sustain hip fractures and are hospitalized. Two-thirds of seniors who fell, fall again within six months.
• Over 2 million Americans fall annually; many sustain serious injuries.
• Over 50% of all individuals over age 65 fall each year.
• In the US alone, an annual $20 Billion is spent to treat fall-related injuries.
• The leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for persons over age 65 is falling.