Falls rank as the second leading cause of accidental injury deaths. Statistics show that one in six adults aged 65 and above has experienced a fall, and one in twelve has sought medical care due to a fall. Seemingly minor incidents often relate to muscle decline, vision problems, and environmental risks at home. Head injuries or fractures may affect self-care ability and increase family and medical burdens.

Fall risks often result from combined physical and environmental factors. With age, muscle strength gradually declines, walking slows, and climbing stairs becomes difficult. Reduced vision, inadequate lighting at night, and the use of multiple medications that may cause dizziness or drowsiness can further increase the risk.

Health authorities propose “Five Fall Prevention Steps”: identify risks early, integrate regular exercise, review medications and health status, improve home safety, and choose proper footwear and assistive devices.

In addition, the “Six-Domain Senior Assessment” covering mobility, cognition, nutrition, vision, hearing, and depression can help detect potential risks at an early stage.