AGSF Many people, as they age, experience increasing difficulty with balance and safe mobility, which leads to the common and serious problem of falls. These problems are associated with loss of confidence and decreasing ability to function independently and can lead to the consideration of institutional care.
Falls are also a major cause of death in the older population.
Fortunately, most causes of falls and instability can be treated successfully, with improved mobility, and fall risk reduced. Fortunately, most causes of falls and instability can be treated successfully, with improved mobility, and fall risk reduced. A. Falls occur in over a third of persons over age 65 each year, and in over half of persons over age 75. About a third of the older population reports some difficulty with balance or ambulation, and this percentage also increases in frequency and severity after age 75. Ask your physician to evaluate your strength, balance, gait, entire medication list, and overall risk for falls.