Studying Kinesiology & Applied Health in university, we learned about falls in older adults, falls prevention, and the risks that may be associated with older adults if they fall. However, did you know that falls can impact anybody’s life, and that children under age 5 and older adults are more likely to be seriously injured by falls? [1] If you’ve seen a particularly wobbly, “clumsy” or "accident-prone” young kiddo, you may wonder about this, since some kids just seem to fall 17 times a day and get up like nothing has happened. However, falls prevention is still important for kids of all ages, just as it is for older adults—and everybody. Today’s post will focus on preventing falls for older adults—on Friday, we will look at the factors surrounding falls in children and adolescents. Read More