falls
dynamic postural instability, characteristic of old age, usually carrying significant morbidity, e.g. fractures, resultant decreased quality of life and increased mortality; tendency to fall is exacerbated by systemic illnesses, general confusion, drug therapies, foot pathologies, gait alterations (e.g. slow speed, short step length, narrow stride width, varied stepping frequency, stride length variability); inappropriate footwear, loss of visual acuity, loss of balance and poor home circumstances