PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona is home to more than a million people ages 65 and older and falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for that population.

Data show it’s a mounting problem in our state, with an increasing amount of falls causing hospitalizations and deaths every year.

Doctors say that is likely because our population is growing and aging.

There are hazards and uneven surfaces all over the place. Something as a simple as a single step or a rug can lead to a deadly fall for seniors.

“I Miss him dearly,” said Dr. Tara Ostrom, senior medical director at Optum.

Her father, Ronald Ostrom, enjoyed a full life.

A World War II veteran, Ronald raised three children with his wife and had several careers. At one point, his job was to introduce technology into health

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