Fall Prevention

Strategies, interventions, and technologies designed to reduce the risk of falls, particularly among older adults and people with mobility or balance impairments. Falls are a leading cause of injury, hospitalization, and loss of independence in aging populations. Fall prevention approaches include exercise programs to improve balance and strength (such as Otago Exercise Programme), environmental modifications to remove hazards, assistive devices, and increasingly, technology-based interventions like exergames and wearable sensors. For digital accessibility, fall prevention intersects with the design of health monitoring systems, rehabilitation games, and smart home technologies that support safe independent living.