Adults over 65 are vulnerable to injury from falls. A significant number of older adults experience falls each year. Factors such as vision impairment and muscle weakness can contribute to these incidents.

Falls can have severe consequences, including injury-related death. The rate of fall-related deaths is increasing among this age group.

Further information on fall prevention is available, including simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of falls. A day of awareness is also observed to highlight the importance of this issue.