UConn Health Minute: Fall Prevention

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults and the loss of their mobility can be devastating. The UConn Center on Aging offers programs aimed at not only rehabbing after a fall but preventing them from happening in the first place.

Patient Evelyn Reuter performs strength and balance exercises at the UConn Center on Aging. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health)

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults and the loss of their mobility can be devastating. The UConn Center on Aging offers programs aimed at not only rehabbing after a fall but preventing them from happening in the first place.