One of the struggles with advanced age is the problem of broken bones as a result of a fall.

Confirming what we already know by experience, Medicine Net reports that women’s chances of suffering a hip fracture increase dramatically with age.

This is obviously of great interest to seniors who are striving to maintain independent living. Good health can never be a guarantee against traumatic injury, and a fall can lead to extreme consequences. Some common-sense precautions, such as obtaining and using a personal emergency response system, can reduce the risks associated with elderly people living independently.

Hip Fracture Odds Rise With Women’s Age – Womens Health and Medical Information on MedicineNet.com

Hip fracture risk is seven times higher in 70-year-old women than in 50-year-old women, according to a study that found that postmenopausal women’s risk for hip fracture rises sharply with age.

In addition to precautionary measures, taking steps to increase bone health is something that all seniors, both men and women, should take seriously.

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