Falls are a common cause of injury, hospital admission and even death in people of all ages, but especially in older people. Falls can cause major disability, loss of independence and can make people feel isolated.
Risk factors for falls
Your risk of falling increases as you get older, but you may also be at risk if you:
have issues with balance and strength, such as feeling unsteady on your feet
are a woman (women are one and a half times more likely to fall than men)
live alone
don't eat well
have mobility issues
lack confidence with your mobility or fear that you might fall