California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog
As we age, and especially at age 65 and older, the risk of sustaining certain types of injuries grows. Among older adults, fall-related injuries such as bone fractures (and hip fractures in particular), as well as traumatic brain injuries and other forms of head trauma, are more likely to occur. Choking can also become a bigger hazard. But are any of these injuries actually a “normal” part of aging? In short, the answer is no, and nursing homes can be liable when any injuries occur among elderly residents.
What Types of Injuries Become More Common as Adults Age?
Certain types of injuries become more likely and can result in more severe injuries as adults age, particularly once they reach the age of 65 or older. Choking risks increase as saliva production decreases, and as mobility issues arise, falls become more likely.
