Falls

Within the UK the largest cause of emergency admissions among older adults (65 years+) are falls. A fall is a serious problem for an older adult, approximately 5% of falls in older adults living in the community result in a hip fracture or the need of hospital care. A fall can result in distress, loss of confidence and independence, and even mortality.

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Additional Links

• Compendium – Mortality from accidental falls (NHS Digital)
• Falls in older people: assessing risk and prevention (NICE Guidelines)