Anyone can fall, but the likelihood of falling increases as we age. Older adults fall more often because the conditions that contribute toward each person’s risk of falling — also known as their fall risk factors —tend to increase with age.
Falls among older adults can lead to negative health outcomes if they are not addressed right away, with the right people.

Healthcare professionals can look at why a fall may have occurred. They can also help prevent future falls.

Did You Know?

• About one in every three adults aged 65 years or more living at home will fall at least once a year.
• Falls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalizations in older Canadian adults.
• After a fall, people often become afraid of falling again. As a result, they may avoid events or activities. This can lead to loneliness, sadness, confusion, or anger. It can also result in a loss of independence.

Source: Trauma NB