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Fear of falling is the #1 fear among the elderly population. This fear is justified, for as many as ˝ of the 65 + population fall each year. Of the fractures that are resultant from these falls, 58.9% are hip fractures – 340,000 of which occur annually on average. Of those 65+ who suffer a hip-bone fracture; a) 40% will go to a Nursing Home, b) 50% will never walk unassisted again, c) 25% will die within a year. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the cost for treatment of fall-related injury is estimated at $20.2 billion annually. As the majority of these falls occur in our senior population – the more staggering cost to consider is the impact on quality of life on our seniors that balance disorders and the fall risk associated with them take. Dizziness is the leading cause of falls in the elderly – in fact it is the leading reason that persons over 65 list as the cause of their visit to a physician. Approximately 2 million physician visits involve complaints of dizziness or loss of balance every year. The numbers are substantial, the cost is staggering, and the impact on your patient’s quality of life is often devastating… and permanent. |
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Dizziness and fall risk,
while more prevalent in our senior population, is not exclusive to
seniors. As many as 40% of all adults have episodes of dizziness
with enough intensity to see a doctor. The implications
of balance disorders are broad-based, far reaching, and touch every
demographic.
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| As a healthcare professional, you are well aware of the impact of balance disorders on your patients. You understand the significance of the Fall Prevention Act of 2003, and are informed of the new guidelines for Fall Risk Assessment being written by JCAHO to take effect in 2005. Though the issues surrounding balance disorders are understood – designing and implementing the best possible care-giving strategy can be complex and costly. That is where we can help. Integrated Diagnostic Systems represents leading diagnostic equipment manufacturers in the areas of Vestibular System testing and Fall Risk Assessment. Our products will enable you to implement a comprehensive, effective balance disorder and fall risk program –with two very clear benefits; 1) improved quality of life for your patients and 2) improved financial performance for you through the return on your investment. |
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