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AGENDA: Issue 102 | Falls

Published date

01 October 2026

Last updated

30 October 2026

Authors

British Geriatrics Society

Topic tags

Allied Healthcare Professionals

Balance disorders

CGA in community settings

Falls, Joints, Bone Health

Prescribing and medication management

How can we help older people stay steady, active and independent for longer? In this themed issue of AGENDA, we explore what works in falls prevention, the factors that can increase the risk of falling, and how the multidisciplinary team caring for older people can work together to reduce avoidable harms. This content is limited to members only.

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