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You probably know that older adults are more likely to fall than younger adults. But preventing falls reveals reveals crucial information you may not know, for example, Depression, some Blood Pressure, Medications, certain antihistamines or even a Vitamin D deficiency can raise risk to falls. The risk factor most likely to predict a future fall is a previous fall. Chances are you don't remember you've fallen unless you are injured. Knowing what causes most falls is one of the best ways to prevent them. For example, if your vision is falling or you have poor depth perception you are at a higher risk of falling. A simple Eye exam can detect these problems. Likewise, allergies and head colds can cause dizziness. So if you have a head cold take extra care to use hand rails. Having stiff joints can make it harder to catch yourself if you stumble. And if your neck is stiff  you may end up turning your whole upper body to look behind you, which can easily throw you off balance