Falls & Frailty: Prevention, Assessment and Advice

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 Falls and frailty are common concerns in older adults and can affect confidence, mobility and independence. Falls often have more than one contributing factor, and understanding these factors can help reduce future risk and support safer day-to-day living. 

 Common factors that may contribute to falls and frailty include:

• Reduced balance or muscle strength  
• Mobility difficulties or joint problems  
• Dizziness or changes in blood pressure  
• Medication side effects  
• Problems with vision or hearing  
• Memory difficulties or confusion  
• Foot or footwear problems  
• Reduced physical activity  
• Acute illness, dehydration or infection  
• Environmental hazards at home  
• Osteoporosis or increased fracture risk

A falls and frailty review considers your medical history, previous falls, mobility, medication, dizziness or postural symptoms, frailty, bone health and any relevant investigations. This can help identify factors that may be contributing to falls and highlight practical ways to reduce future risk.

Bucks Frailty Care offers a consultant geriatrician-led Falls & Frailty Review for adults aged 65 and over. The consultation considers your falls history, mobility, medical conditions, medication, blood pressure-related symptoms and bone health, with personalised advice and written recommendations.

Where appropriate, recommendations can be shared with your GP or healthcare team for further assessment, investigation or treatment.

Bucks Frailty Care provides an independent advisory service and does not replace your GP, NHS services or emergency care.