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Leny Roels (72) Fell Multiple Times in Recent Years, Always Escaping with Minor Scrapes
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CBS data indicates that older adults are falling more frequently with severe consequences, often due to overconfidence among those aged 65 to 74. Leny Roels, 72, purchased a red rollator after falling three times, including on a New York crosswalk, finding it provides security on uneven sidewalks. In 2025, approximately 124,000 people over 65 visited emergency departments after falls, marking a 16 percent rise in serious injuries like hip fractures over ten years. Fatalities also increased to 7,810 in 2025, with nearly eight out of ten victims being 80 or older. Municipalities and the care sector combat this through a chain approach involving risk identification via tests at community centers and during medical visits.
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