Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if they have a long-term health condition.
Falls are a common, but often overlooked, cause of injury. Around 1 in 3 adults over 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year, and about half of these will have more frequent falls.
Most falls do not result in serious injury. But there’s always a risk that a fall could lead to broken bones, and it can cause the person to lose confidence, become withdrawn, and feel as if they have lost their independence.
For information about falls prevention, please visit the NHS Falls website : Falls – NHS
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For more information about preventing falls whilst you are an inpatient in hospital, please ask your nurse/therapist or ask to speak to the Lead Nurse for Falls Prevention