About Older Adult Fall Prevention | Older Adult Fall . . . Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent However, falls don't have to be inevitable as you age You can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls There are proven ways to reduce and prevent falls, even for older adults
Falls - World Health Organization (WHO) Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide Each year an estimated 684 000 individuals die from falls globally of which over 80% are in low- and middle-income countries Adults older than 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls
Falls and falls prevention - National Institute on Aging Learn about balance problems and disorders, symptoms — such as dizziness, vertigo, and lightheadedness — and treatment options Explore these home safety tips to prevent falls, including simple changes in your living areas, personal and lifestyle changes, and home improvements
FALLS AWARENESS PREVENTION GUIDE - OrthoInfo Research shows that simple safety modifications at home, where most falls occur, can substantially cut the risk of falls and related injuries — such as bone fractures — for seniors
Older Adult Falls Data | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older 1 Over 14 million, or 1 in 4 older adults report falling every year 2 This chart shows the number of older adult fall-related deaths by month and year, including the most recent provisional data available