
Fall Prevention for Seniors: A Growing Crisis in Maine and What Families Can Do
The numbers are alarming. A recent Portland Press Herald investigation revealed that fall-related deaths among older Mainers have surged 165% over the past decade—from 47.7 deaths per 100,000 seniors in 2012 to 126.5 deaths in 2023. For Maine families, this isn’t just a statistic, it’s an urgent call to action.