[MargaretR]

Fear of falling is a real obstacle to mobility in the elderly.
I have had two falls in the last 18 months.
There is the initial problem of getting back up, which can be painful or impossible if you are very arthritic.
The latest fall caused concussion and recovery took weeks.

Ironically, the concussion fall was due to brake failure on a wheeled stroller I had bought when a bout of lumbago struck.

I now only move about with another stroller with brakes that work.

I am convinced that some prescribed medications cause loss of balance and contribute to fall risk.