---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/fall-prevention'
title: 'Fall Prevention'
author:
  name: 'lauren kopchik'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/97'
date: '2018-11-28T14:53:31+00:00'
updated: '2026-05-05T16:43:42+00:00'
type: topic
summary: 'Falls are among the most common dangers facing older adults, and one fall can change everything. Falls are a major threat to independent living and increase the risk of early death.'
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 Falls are common in older adults and can threaten independence. They are also the leading cause of injury-related death in this age group.

Older adults who have two or more falls in one year should receive a medical evaluation focused on fall risk.

[Basic Facts](/a-z-topic/fall-prevention/basic-facts)

[Causes](/a-z-topic/fall-prevention/causes)

[Diagnosis & Tests](/a-z-topic/fall-prevention/tests)

[Care & Treatment](/a-z-topic/fall-prevention/care-treatment)