Hip Fractures Among Older Adults

One of the most serious fall injuries is a broken hip. It is hard to recover from a hip fracture and afterward many people are not able to live on their own. As the U.S. population gets older, the number of hip fractures is likely to go up. Each year over 300,000 older people—those 65 […]

Facts about Fall Injuries

Did you know? One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip […]

Stepping On with Stacey

Our Physical Therapist, Stacey, is a certified master trainer of the Stepping on Program. Check out this link to learn more about the Stepping On program offered at The Healthcare Resort of Olathe. Preventing Falls with Stepping On Keep an eye out for these Stepping On workshops we will be hosting this Spring- because spots […]