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why do older adults fall

Why Do Older Adults Fall?

Why do older adults fall more as they age? To understand the physical reasons why falls occur, and even better, how to decrease their occurrence, we first need to understand how balance works. We gain our sense of balance from information that our brain collects from 3 different systems. We gain information to help with …

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7 Ways To Prevent Falls At Home

For many of us, as we age, we start to worry about falls. Many of us know someone who has experienced a significant decline following a fall. There is also the risk for fractures, which can lead to mobility problems and require surgery. This can be something that we grow to fear. But fear not …