5K views · 61 reactions | More than 25% of older adults fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in persons aged 65 years or older. A 3-part video series will show different tests that clinicians can use to determine the likelihood of falls in older adults. https://ja.ma/48rztDA | JAMA | Facebook

Balance is key for everyone, especially older adults. It helps you stay steady, move with confidence, and handle daily activities like walking, standing, or reaching with ease. Strong balance reduces the risk of falls, keeps your body active, and supports independence so you can keep enjoying life fully. #fitnessforlife #balance #mobility | Justin Agustin

Part 3 of 3 The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is suggested by guidelines as a rapid way for clinicians to screen for leg strength and gait abnormalities. For more information on interventions for falls in community-dwelling older adults, read the JAMA Review. https://ja.ma/4fsdL4S | JAMA