Many people reject the idea that they’re at risk of falling, but here are six reasons you should take action to prevent falls as you age:

1 in 3 people over 65 fall every year.
This ratio increases to 1 in 2 for people over 85.
Approximately 4000 Kiwis fall and break a hip annually.
Falls are the most common cause of injury in older people.
The physical impacts of a fall can be very serious:
- hip fractures, head injuries, hospitalisation, early admission to residential care, and in some cases, mortality
The psychological impacts of a fall can also be very serious:
- loss of confidence, fear and anxiety, PTSD, restriction of physical and social activities, increased frailty, psychological distress, isolation, and depression

We're here to promote the positive benefits of exercise programmes on health, wellbeing, and independence.

Falls are preventable and are not a natural part of ageing. Join a Steady As You Go© class today to improve your strength and balance!