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What are some risk factors for falls? Where do falls for older adults usually occur? Does the risk increase as people age? Besides pain and discomfort, falls may also cause social and psychological side effects. Read on to better understand how falls may negatively impact your life, especially for an elderly person. Falls PreventionIn Singapore, about one-third of older adults aged 60 and above have fallen more than once. Falls can be dangerous for an elderly person as they may result in hip fractures, especially among women, who have 18% risk of getting a hip fracture in their lifetime. This risk is about 6% for men. The risk of fractures is higher in people who have osteoporosis. A hip fracture can result in loss of function and mobility, and studies have shown that there is an increase in the number of deaths in the year following a fracture. The Elderly Falling Down at HomeDid you know that most falls for older people happen in the home? In fact, the majority of these falls occur i...