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 adult fall …

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. Fall prevention is an …

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 middle …

Learn about balance problems and disorders, symptoms — such as dizziness, vertigo, and lightheadedness — and treatment options. Explore these home safety tips to prevent falls, including …

Jun 24, 2025 · Find out more on why older adults have more falls, what to do in case they happen, and how to prevent falls.

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.

Apr 29, 2025 · This guideline covers assessing risk of falling and interventions to prevent falls in all people aged 65 and over, and people aged 50 to 64 who are at higher risk of falls.

May 16, 2024 · Learn how you can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls.

Jun 26, 2024 · One in four Americans age 65+ falls every year, but that doesn’t mean it's a normal part of aging. Learn why older people fall and how to prevent it.

May 9, 2024 · While not all falls result in an injury, about 37% of those who fall reported an injury that required medical treatment or restricted their activity for at least one day. 5 These injuries can make …