For additional information on strength, balance, and fall prevention in older adults visit:

Fall Prevention

National Institute on Aging
Falls and falls prevention

National Council on Aging
Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Materials for Your Older Patients

Exercise

AARP
Staying Fit

National Council on Aging
Try These Exercises

Scientific Background

A large body of research has shown the benefits of exercise to help older people improve strength and balance and to prevent falls and fractures.  

Randomised controlled trial of a general practice programme of home based exercise to prevent falls in elderly women (BMJ)

Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community (Cochrane Library)

The Patient Who Falls “It’s Always a Trade-off” (JAMA)