Senator Elizabeth Warren lost her balance and fell during a vote on the Senate floor on Thursday, July 31. A live feed showed Republican Senators, including Ted Cruz of Texas and Susan Collins of Maine, rushing to help her up.
The 76-year-old Massachusetts Democrat was not injured but she appears to be at risk for serious injury due to balance issues.
Videos of Sen. Warren’s fall spread across social media platforms on Thursday. Trump supporters mocked the elderly senator.
Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older in the US. 1 in 4 senior citizens (14 million) reported falls with injuries every year. Over 3,400 deaths were reported due to falls in 2024.
Older adults should be screened by a doctor to address fall risk factors. Medicines, or poor strength and balance can increase fall risk.
?Elizabeth Warren just FELL on the Senate floor pic.twitter.com/J3GH6y0Red
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