Dear John,
When 58-year-old Dr. Rebecca Sorley fell during a nature walk with her family, the accomplished music professor and concert pianist was relieved that her fingers and wrists appeared unharmed.
But as bruising around her elbows set in and mobility became difficult, Rebecca knew something was wrong. Medical tests revealed that both of her elbows were fractured. Like 54 million Americans, Rebecca had been living with osteoporosis. Something she didn’t know until her fall changed everything.
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, costing $80 billion in medical bills every year. But with the right screenings, support, and resources, many of these injuries can be prevented. |
