What type of environmental assessment and modification prevents falls in community dwelling older people?

What you need to knowOne third of people over the age of 65 experience a fall.1 The health and social care costs of falls are increasing with longevity.23 Falls are one of the leading causes of morbidity and death caused by injury in people over 75. Nearly a quarter of older people who fall are concerned about further falls, and some restrict activity. This can result in physical deconditioning, increased risk of future falls, institutionalisation, and reduced quality of life.4Box 1 lists features that predispose older people to falls.5Box 1 ### Risk factors for falls in community dwelling older people#### We categorise falls risk asRETURN TO TEXTRisk factors for falls can be categorised asEnvironmental …