Why, exactly, is preventing falls in the elderly so important? For starters, it is the leading cause of accidental death among those 65 and older, approximately 33% of adults 65 and older fall each year, a fall is the most common cause of emergency room visits, and falls cause 90. % of all hip fractures. Then, after a fall, 40% of people hospitalized for hip fracture do not return to independent living, nearly 20% die in the following year and elderly people who fall once have two to three times the risk. to fall again. Studies show that exercises that build balance and lower body strength reduce the risk of falling by 33%, which can be a simple solution to reducing these statistics. This article will focus on interventions used to prevent falls in older adults through the use of exercise programs that strengthen muscles, improve reaction time, and improve movement mechanics. A quick overview of the most common risk factors that contribute to falls is necessary to understand how they can be avoided in the first place. There are four main categories that each of these risk factors fall into: biological, psychological, behavioral and environmental. Biological factors include muscle weakness, lack of balance, vision problems, and nerve/circulatory problems. Muscle weakness is one of the most important risk factors, as those who have not maintained their muscular strength, flexibility and endurance do not have the tools necessary to avoid injury. Those with poor balance have difficulty walking, making them more likely to fall, and those with poor vision are more unaware of their surroundings and where they are stepping. Nervous and circulatory problems can also hamper a person's senses, where middle of paper, and strength is necessary to complete daily tasks. Additionally, balance is also necessary for daily responsibilities, especially walking/being mobile, and sensory and motor skills allow a person to be aware of their surroundings, as well as their body's position in the environment. space. The balance-focused exercises and programs all had features from each of the five areas incorporated into their training, which is why I felt comfortable focusing on just one area. The take-home message is this: falling is a very common, but very preventable, act. Exercise should be a top priority for seniors who want to stay mobile and not risk injury from a fall, but the type of exercise performed matters. There must be elements of training flexibility, strength, posture, balance and sensory and motor skills in order to achieve positive results..