Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Although you can slip and fall at any point in life, it's more common with age. "We lose muscle strength and flexibility, and our senses become less sharp," says Anne Vanderbilt, a nurse practitioner at the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Geriatric Medicine. Vision and hearing can become less sharp, reducing awareness of fall hazards. Chronic conditions such as arthritis can affect balance, as can certain meds, says Audrey Chun, vice chair of geriatrics and palliative medicine outpatient services with the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City.

Source: Washington Post June 04, 2024 10:48 UTC