How to Prevent Falls in the Home by the Elderly? People over 60 have many factors putting them at risk for falls. Older adults often have difficulty with sight, balance, and their ability to walk. People over age 60 also have\u00a0heart disease or blood pressure challenges. A quickly changing blood pressure can cause a fall. Sources have reported that one-third of people over 60 in Singapore have fallen more than once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If older adults fall, their injuries are more likely to lead to severe consequences. When a fall does occur to an older adult, it can also take an emotional toll. An older adult may feel embarrassed about the fall. If the fall results in an injury or restrictions, they may resent their lost autonomy; an older adult may feel frightened of a future fall after a fall. This can lead to social withdrawal or depression<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n