May 16, 2024 · Learn how you can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls.

Falls Free WI (FFWI) provides education, tools, and resources to learn how to prevent falls among older adults. Created by the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA).

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.

Learn about balance problems and disorders, symptoms — such as dizziness, vertigo, and lightheadedness — and treatment options. Explore these home safety tips to prevent falls, …

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 …

Research shows that simple safety modifications at home, where most falls occur, can substantially cut the risk of falls and related injuries — such as bone fractures — for seniors.

Falls can lead to serious injuries, decreased ability to function, reduced quality of life, increased fear of falling, and increased health care use. AHRQ’s tools, training, and research on …

May 30, 2025 · Over one out of four older adults fall each year. Learn about falls prevention and how to help families and caregivers support aging adults by preventing falls.

Jun 25, 2025 · Find out more on why older adults have more falls, what to do in case they happen, and how to prevent falls.

Oct 28, 2024 · Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older. 1 Over 14 million, or 1 in 4 older adults report falling every year. 2 This chart shows the number of older …