Fear of Falling Forum

Fear of falling is a persistent feeling related to the risk of falling during everyday activities This is an important psychosocial factor associated with falls in older people. This can be prevalent in older adults, often distressing, resulting in both physical and social limitations in their lives. Understanding Fear of Falling and how this impacts on falls risk provides a valuable basis for reducing future or recurrent falls. Health care providers who provide people support and care for older adults have an opportunity to identify and manage Fear of Falling so as to reduce falls risk.