May 16, 2024 · 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 …

Jun 14, 2024 · Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home.

But staying active is important to keeping your body healthy and actually helps to prevent falls. So don’t let a fear of falling keep you from being active! Learn about what causes falls and how to …

Apr 26, 2021 · 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 …

Oct 22, 2019 · We all fall down sometimes. Most of the time falls are not serious. But some falls can be dangerous. Learn how to prevent falls.

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.

May 30, 2025 · Over one out of four older adults fall each year. Learn about falls prevention and how to help families and caregivers support aging adults by preventing falls.

Jun 25, 2025 · Find out more on why older adults have more falls, what to do in case they happen, and how to prevent falls.

Falls can lead to serious injuries, decreased ability to function, reduced quality of life, increased fear of falling, and increased health care use. AHRQ’s tools, training, and research on …

Oct 28, 2024 · 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 …