1. Senior citizens are at a greater risk of slip and fall injuries because of age complications. They are prone to Osteoporosis which makes their bones brittle and prone to fracture.
2. It is estimated that 1 in 3 senior citizens above the age of 65 suffers from a fall accident every year. A sizeable percentage of these accidents result in injuries that prevent them from leading an active, normal life.
3. As age sets in, it is much more difficult for the body to heal. Healing action in a 65 year old is not the same as that in a 25 year old. Add to that higher medical costs and extended hospital stay, which makes treating slip and fall injuries much more expensive in senior citizens.
See
The Balance Manual - Preventing Fall Injuries in Senior Citizens
