24/7 Protection Against Fall Injuries

In Singapore

• Falls Can be Fatal, Especially For Elderly

  • Accounts for 40% of injury-related deaths.

• Elders Staying in Community May Have at Least One Fall Within a Year.

  • 30% (65 years old & up) 

  • 50% (80 years old & up) 

• Many Become Fearful of Falling Again – Affected Quality of Life

• Hospitalisation Cost (elderly falls) approx. S$12,000 – S$17,000 (adjusted to year 2023) 

• Mean Hospitalisation Duration About 16 – 17 days

(Sources: MOH, Straits Times & Health Promotion Board)