Ho'okele Highlights Newsletter
Falls are common in adults 65 years of age and older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 36 million falls are reported among older adults each year.
High blood pressure or hypertension is a common health problem in the United States, affecting almost half of all adults (48.1% in 2021). The problem is even more common among seniors and is projected to affect 70% of adults over the age of sixty-five.