Every five hours, an elderly person dies from a fall

Many of us young folks take our bodies for granted, but imagine how difficult life would be if our strength and our balance were compromised? Elderly people deal with this on a daily basis -- hence the need for railings and handles in their homes. Falling is common amongst seniors and it can lead to a whole slew of health problems like broken bones and fractures.

But new research is showing that this problem is more profound than previously thought -- in fact, an elderly person dies from a fall every five hours, according to this article from That Daily Mail. Yikes.

If you're approaching the golden years, or have an elderly relative that needs your help, please talk to your doctor about ways to prevent falls.