Mobility

When asking a group of adults 65 years and older what comes to mind regarding falls, I would receive a variety of responses. Some may say because they are healthy and have never fallen, it isn’t relevant, or it won’t happen to them. Those who have fallen may say it was no big deal because they weren’t hurt. Others may express a fear of falling because they have seen the devastating effects of a friend or loved one that has fallen. As a result of this fear, they limit their activities. When a person becomes less active, they become weaker, resulting in an increased risk for falls. Whatever the case may be, falls in the older population are a big deal and are not considered a normal part of aging.