By Susan Jaffe | Kaiser Health News | January 12, 2016 This KHN story also ran in 
Falls are the leading cause of injuries for adults 65 and older, and 2.5 million of them end up in hospital emergency departments for treatment every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The consequences can range from bruises, 
fractured hips and head injuries to irreversible calamities that can lead to death.
Despite these scary statistics, a dangerous fall does not have to be an inevitable part of aging. Risk-reduction programs are offered around the country, including several at hospitals in the Washington area. [Full article from Kaiser Health News and The Washington Post] [Watch video of balance training class]
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