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How the Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health is revolutionizing care for older adults
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Did you know: • Falls are the leading cause of injury-related ED visits, hospitalization, and death for older adults in Canada• Approximately 20 to 30 per cent of Canadian seniors experience one or more falls each year• The economic burden of falls is significant, with a cost to the Canadian healthcare system of approximately $5.6 billion each year• The risk of falls increases with age and disproportionately impacts older women in every age bracket 65 and over• Canada’s population is aging rapidly: by 2068, it’s projected that adults 65+ will make up a quarter of our population
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