Falls in later life are a huge concern for older people

A survey commissioned by Age UK has found that millions of older people are worried about falling over, with 4.3 million (36%) saying it topped their list of concerns. According to data released by NHS Digital nearly 100,000 older people (aged 65+) suffered hip fractures in 2017/18. Falls contribute significantly to hip fractures in older people, many of which are preventable, and they have serious consequences for older people. Falls are the most common cause of injury-related deaths in people over the age of 75 with over 5,000 older people dying as a result of a fall in 2017, a