Bones are made up of living tissue that’s constantly changing. During our lifetime, our body relies on the minerals calcium and phosphate to keep our bones strong and healthy. As we age, however, our bodies tend to reabsorb these minerals instead of keeping them in our bones.

When more old bone is reabsorbed and not enough

Falls are the leading cause of hospital-related injury for adults over 65 years old in Massachusetts. While common, falls are not a normal part of aging and are frequently preventable. Using evidence-based strategies can help to make fall risk prevention a priority and decrease the odds of a potentially life-altering fall.

Falls Prevention Awareness week is