Evidence for falls prevention – some exercises are better than others

Did you know that a tailored exercise programme can help reduce falls in older people by as much as 54 per cent, according to Age UK?

Falls also destroy confidence, increase isolation and reduce independence – so anything that can be done to prevent falls will be a help to older people and their carers.

AgeUK has put together a document setting out the evidence for falls prevention – and which type of exercises are most beneficial in preventing falls.