1. Every year, 10 percent of Americans 65 and older experience a fall.

True False

2. Falling is inevitable in later life because we lose our sense of balance as we grow older.

True False

3. A fear of falling makes you more cautious and, therefore, less likely to tumble.

True False

4. A person older than 75 is much more likely to spend significant time in a nursing home after falling than a person who falls between ages 65 and 74.

True False

5. When older people develop a problem with dizziness, the explanation often lies in their medicine cabinets.

True False

6. If you’re over 65, the most dangerous part of the house is the basement.

True False

Tripping is the most common cause of a fall for older people.

8. Older people whose balance is poor, or who have a high risk of falling for other reasons, should try taking vitamin D supplements.

True False

9. There’s nothing younger or midlife adults can do to prevent balance problems in later decades.

True False

10. People who study tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, can improve their balance in just four weeks.

True False