Falls prevention
Practical steps that lower the risk of falls at home and outside.
Falls (opens NHS in a new tab)
Source: NHS · Falls prevention
Practical guidance on what to do straight after a fall and how to lower the risk of another one. Covers everyday steps such as strength and balance exercise, safer footwear, removing trip hazards at home, eye checks and reviewing medicines that affect balance.
Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention (opens National Institute on Aging in a new tab)
Source: National Institute on Aging · Falls prevention
Looks at why older adults fall more often and how a single fall can lead to lasting problems. It sets out preventive steps such as exercise, medicine reviews, vision checks and home changes, plus what to do if a fall happens.
Falls (opens World Health Organization in a new tab)
Source: World Health Organization · Falls prevention
A global fact sheet showing that people over 60 face the highest risk of serious and fatal falls. It summarises approaches with good evidence, including balance training, home assessments and reviewing certain medicines.
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