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  1. About Older Adult Fall Prevention | Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC

    Jan 27, 2026 · Learn how you can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls.

  2. Common Fall Injury Causes, Treatment & Prevention

    Jun 25, 2025 · Causes of falls in older adults In older adults, it’s common for falls to happen because multiple factors add up. As they do, your risk of a fall becomes more and more likely. Experts …

  3. Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention

    But staying active is important to keeping your body healthy and actually helps to prevent falls. So don’t let a fear of falling keep you from being active! Learn about what causes falls and how to lower your …

  4. Falls - World Health Organization (WHO)

    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 …

  5. Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls - Mayo Clinic

    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 …

  6. Falls Prevention - The National Council on Aging

    Everyone can take proactive steps to prevent falls. Learn how NCOA supports evidence-based falls prevention programs and community-based organizations that help keep older Americans safe.

  7. Preventing Falls - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Every year, millions of adults fall, leading to injuries and emergency room visits. Many of these falls and injuries can be prevented.

  8. Guidelines for Preventing Falls - OrthoInfo - AAOS

    2 days ago · A fall can be a major life-changing event that robs an elderly person of their independence. Fortunately, many falls can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices and safety modifications in the …

  9. Falls - MedlinePlus

    Oct 22, 2019 · We all fall down sometimes. Most of the time falls are not serious. But some falls can be dangerous. Learn how to prevent falls.

  10. Preventing Falls - Harvard Health

    Keeping your balance and preventing a fall just got easier, thanks to Preventing Falls, from the experts at Harvard Medical School. This information-packed guide explains how your body works to keep …