Keeping mobile & preventing falls

There's a lot you can do to maintain your mobility and independence as you age and preventing falls is the best option.

Some fall facts:

• About one third of people over 65 fall each year, with higher rates for over 75s
• Up to 20 per cent of falls require medical attention
• Falls make up half of the hospital admissions for accidental injury, especially hip fractures
• Half of the falls reported by older people follow a trip or an accident
• Some 90 per cent of hip fractures are caused by a fall

... Fortunately, around 50 per cent of falls are preventable.

And, exercise is one of the best preventative methods you can undertake, whilst also making you more confident and able to enjoy life!

Source: direct.gov.uk – visit their site for more detailed advice on preventing falls