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Falls and injury As we age the risk of falling increases, often as a result of medical conditions which cause difficulties with balance and mobility such as: • Stroke Injuries can also be caused by slips and trips in the home and while out and about. Falls are one of the leading cause of injury related hospital admissions and ACC statistics show that last year alone more than 70,000 people aged 65-plus needed medical treatment as a result of a fall. Those over 65 years old have a one in three chance of falling this year, with the risk increasing to one in two for those over 80 years old. As we get older, a fall can take much longer to recover from and often will result in a loss of mobility and function. With the higher level of ongoing nursing and/or family care that is usually required, the increased costs and major change in lifestyle can be devastating. The good news is that Impactwear® Hip Protectors, which have been researched, developed and manufactured in New Zealand for over 10 years, have been specially designed to help prevent a fall related hip fracture. These protective garments are used and recommended by many individuals as well as residential facilities, public and private hospitals and medical specialists throughout NZ.
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