1. BACKGROUND Aging is a challenge for the global public health because it increases fall
risk, disabilities, cognitive impairment, and comorbidities (Chang et al., 2019; The Lancet …

For most older adults who state that they prefer to age in place within their homes and
communities, the environment may afford a setting that is accommodative to agerelated …

More than one in four American adults ages 65 and older reported falling and one in 10
reported a fall-related injury in 2014. 1 Among older adults, falls account for approximately …

Importance Falls are the leading preventable cause of morbidity, mortality, and premature
institutionalization for community-dwelling older adults. Objective To test the effectiveness of …

Falls in older people are common, with 1 in 3 people over 65 years of age and half of those
over 80 years of age likely to have at least one fall each year.[1] Whilst many falls result in …

Importance Falls are the most common cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality
among older adults. Objective To systematically review literature on the effectiveness and …

Background Falls and fall‐related injuries are common. A third of community‐dwelling
people aged over 65 years fall each year. Falls can have serious consequences including …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and
Control (CDC) envisions a society where older adults (persons 65 and older) can live long …

Suggested Citation: Burns ER, Kakara R, Moreland B. A CDC Compendium of Efective Fall
Interventions: What Works for Community-Dwelling Older Adults. 4th ed. Atlanta, GA …

As the aging population increases and lives longer, falls, fall-related injuries, and
subsequent institutionalization are expected to increase. Various national studies from …