The risk of falling — and fall-related problems — rises with age: more than one in four people age 65+ fall each year.
Often, more serious health problems can start with a fall. They're a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce one's ability to remain independent.
The good news: falls aren't inevitable. We're here to show you how to prevent them.
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Ray is a personal trainer specializing in balance and mobility. He holds a certification from the International Sports Sciences Association, and has helped thousands of clients age successfully at home by building their strength and balance.
The Morse Fall Scale has been used by physicians for decades to determine how likely someone is to fall. In ~1 minute, you can learn how high your risk is.
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Eliminate risk factors like poor lighting, improper flooring, and more
Build muscle and enhance your stability through targetted exercises
Impaired hearing and vision, arthritis, and other issues increase fall risk
In these videos, Ray teaches you short exercises that you can do daily to improve your balance.
In older adults, falls are typically caused by a combination of factors — some of which are related to the individual’s health and others of which are environmental.
These health conditions elevate your chances of falling.
Read more about fall prevention in our guides.
