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  • HOME
  • FALL RISK FACTORS
    • HOME HAZARDS CHECKLISTS
    • GENERAL HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE
  • WHAT IS FALL PROOF?
    • WHAT IS A FALL?
    • FALL STATISTICS
  • STEPS NEEDED
    • ASSISTIVE DEVICES
    • BALANCE
    • EXERCISES
    • VIDEOS
    • HOME HAZARDS SOLUTIONS
  • CONTACT US
  • MORE
    • EVIDENCE-BASED FALL PREVENTION PROGRAMS
    • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
    • THE FALL CYCLE
    • BLOG
    • REFERENCES/SOURCES

WHAT IS A FALL?

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What is a Fall? 
  • Falling is defined as the “act of unintentionally coming to rest on the ground, floor, or other lower level”.
  • Falls are not a normal part of aging.
  • Falls are preventable. ​​
Personal Consequences Related to Falls
  • Increased risk of untimely/abrupt death
  • Disability and decreased independence
  • Diminished social interaction
  • Premature institutionalization
See The Fall Cycle page for more information on The Fall Cycle.
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