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fallprevention.help is for what comes next: turning the risk into a plan — medications, balance training, smart sensors, and a path to a physician who actually does fall prevention.
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Key risk factors and information about fall prevention.
One in four adults aged 65 and older falls each year, according to the CDC. Each year, 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Risk factors include muscle weakness, balance problems, vision changes, certain medications, and hazards in the home. A simple assessment can identify your risks.
Jump to →Most falls happen at home. Remove loose rugs, improve lighting, install grab bars in bathrooms, secure handrails on stairs, and clear walkways. Small changes prevent serious injuries.
Jump to →Exercise programs that focus on balance, strength, and flexibility can reduce fall risk by 23% to 34%, according to Cochrane systematic reviews and CDC STEADI program data. Tai chi shows some of the strongest evidence. Leg strength, core stability, and proprioception all improve with consistent practice, even starting in your 80s.
Open →Sedatives, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, and antihistamines can increase fall risk. Ask your pharmacist or doctor to review all medications, including over-the-counter drugs, for fall-related side effects.
Open →Poor vision and hearing loss both increase fall risk. Annual eye exams, updated prescriptions, and hearing aids when needed help you navigate your environment safely. Avoid bifocals on stairs.
Jump to →Motion sensors, smart lighting, wearable fall detectors, and bed sensors can alert caregivers to a fall or detect changes in movement patterns that signal increasing risk before a fall happens.
Open →See a healthcare provider if you experience any of these warning signs.
A fall that results in head injury, even without loss of consciousness
Inability to get up after a fall
Increasing unsteadiness or needing to hold onto furniture to walk
Dizziness or lightheadedness when standing up
Two or more falls in the past year
Fear of falling that limits daily activities
New difficulty with stairs or uneven surfaces
Sudden changes in balance or coordination
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Evidence-based articles for patients and families who want to understand more.
If you or a loved one falls, the immediate priority is assessing for injury before attempting to get up. Moving too quickly after a fall can worsen an unrecognized injury.
For anyone who falls and cannot get up, is confused, has severe pain, or sustained a head injury — call 911. Do not leave them alone. If they are on blood thinners (warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban), a head injury that appears minor still requires emergency evaluation, as these medications can cause slow-expanding brain bleeds that may not be symptomatic for hours.
For a fall where the person is conscious, oriented, and not in severe pain: encourage them to rest, assess for injuries systematically (head, neck, hip, wrist — the most common fracture sites), and help them to a sturdy chair before attempting to stand. The "long lie" — remaining on the floor for more than an hour — causes muscle breakdown, pressure injury, dehydration, and hypothermia, and is itself associated with higher mortality than the fall itself.
After a fall with any injury or after a fall in a person with osteoporosis or over 75, medical evaluation within 24–48 hours is appropriate. Occult hip fractures are missed on initial X-ray in 2–10% of cases — if pain persists after a "normal" X-ray, request MRI.
Source: CDC STEADI Falls Response 2023; JAGS Hip Fracture Occult Detection Review.
Real questions patients and families ask about fall prevention. Answers reviewed by Josh Emdur, DO, board-certified internal medicine physician.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
Reviewed by Josh Emdur, DO
Board-certified internal medicine. Licensed in all 50 states. altru.care
Last reviewed: April 2025
Medical disclaimer: The information on this website is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not replace a consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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