Many older people have a fear of falling triggered by such things as:
- An unfamiliar room, especially one with poor lighting
Icy sidewalks - Recognizing the threat of a fall to their independence
- Knowing what has resulted from other people’s falls
Yet the physician in this video points out that people who self-limit their activities because of their fear of falling actually put themselves at greater risk, because the less active you let yourself become, the less steady you will be on your feet.
The video can be accessed HERE.
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