Falls in older age: Can they be avoided?
People who stay active and mobile have more independence. It can be a big part of staying healthy in older age. That’s why some older people are afraid of falling and breaking something. But people who let this fear limit their daily activities might even pay a price that could be higher than the consequences of a fall. People who stop being active might even have a higher risk of falling than a person who is out and about a lot. That’s why it is worthwhile to be practical about the risk of falling. You can take some basic precautions, without always having to worry about falling.
