Falls can happen to people of all ages, but they are usually more common and serious for older people. The reason older people have a higher risk of falling could be because of poor eyesight, lack of balance, walking problems, stress, depression or the use of some medications, because sometimes too many medications or the wrong combination of them can effect your coordination and balance.

The good news is that many falls are preventable. View the video below to learn how to protect yourself or your loved ones from falls: