Approximately 28-35% of people aged of 65 and over fall each year increasing to 32-42% for those over 70 years of age.
The physical and mental changes associated with advancing age and frailty increase the risk of fall-related injury. Every year one-third of community-dwelling older adults fall. About 10–15 % subsequently endure an injury. Approximately 3 % of community-dwelling older adults sustain significant injuries due to falls in any given year, resulting in substantial costs to individuals and society.
