Fall Prevention Planning for the Elderly

The first stage in fall prevention is to look at the reason falls occur in the elderly. There are many reasons why an older adult may be at risk of falling. If you are a professional or family caregiver, or a senior yourself, it's important that you understand why falls occur and get assistance with ways to minimize the risk.

We suggest you look at the fall prevention information that we've prepared below. Read the "Nine Main Causes of Falls" to determine what the next cause of action should be. It highlights the nine reason's why an older adult falls and the solutions for each.

We are experts in regaining and sustaining the strength and balance of older adults to lower the risk of falling. Specific information on our Tandem Strength and Balance ® service can be found here.