As you age, your risk for falling increases. More than one-third of people ages 65 and older and half of those ages 75 and older fall each year. And many falls in older adults result in fractures and other severe injuries.

Many older people fall because of unsafe surroundings at home. Use these suggestions to safeguard against some likely household hazards.

The best way to reduce your risk is to improve your overall level of fitness and flexibility.

A balance disorder is a disturbance of the inner ear that can make you feel unsteady or like you’re moving or spinning.