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Falls are the leading cause of accidental death for adults 65 and older. Because of vision problems, osteoporosis, poor mobility and frailty, older people are especially at risk for hip fractures and other injuries resulting from falls. In Preventing Falls, viewers will learn to recognise and correct hazardous situations that can lead to falls, such as shoes, wet or uneven surfaces and getting out of bed incorrectly.