Around 1 in 3 adults over 65 and half of people over 80 will have at least 1 fall a year. Aside from physical injuries and the time it takes to recover from these, the mental and emotional consequences of having a fall cannot be underestimated. Many people who have a fall lose their confidence and sometimes their independence for fear of having another fall. They are also one of the biggest reasons for older adults being admitted into hospital, with more than 250,000 hospital admissions in the over 65s every year across the UK.
The falls and frailty services guide outlines services for Ealing residents to help prevent and recover from falls.