In a new study just published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers have determined that 1/2 of older people who undergo hip fracture surgery never fully recover nor return to their previous levels of independence. Most hip fractures result from falls. This study, however, underscores that once you experience a hip fracture, your odds of returning to your previous level of activity are iffy. If you are over 85 and suffer from other health problems such as dementia, your odds are even slimmer. It’s therefore important for patients and families to be realistic about the benefits of such surgery and, better yet, to do all that’s possible to avoid falls in the first place. So grab that railing tight, and Read Here