‘Scared to death of those stairs’: Addressing the fear of falling among older adults

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Falls are a major health risk for older adults, and injuries can become more likely and severe with age. Anxiety, hearing loss, and mobility problems are among the factors that may contribute to falls, but awareness remains limited.

Falls pose a significant health risk for older adults, and the likelihood and severity of fall-related injuries increase with age. Yet many people remain unaware of the factors that contribute to falls, including anxiety, hearing loss and mobility problems.