Older people are at an increased risk for falling because of

Older people are at an increased risk for falling because of: An accumulation of cerumen in their ears Marked

decrease in height A shift in the center of gravity Postmenopausal symptoms"

According to the analysis of the main putative factors, older people are at an increased risk of fall because the centre of gravity changes. When a person gets older they experience some physical changes like loss of muscle mass and strength, stiffness of the bones and joints, poor postural control, altered sense of balance and they take longer time to regain balance after a slip all of which significantly raise the prospect of falling.

 The other options may contribute to fall risk indirectly but are not the primary reasons:The other options may contribute to fall risk indirectly but are not the primary reasons:

 Earwax (cerumen) build-up has impact on hearing and balance, but is more with sensory impairment.

 Reduction in height of a significant margin is associated with spinal changes but does not result in falls.

 The effects of menopause can include decreased bone density but the shift of gravity is much more threatening to the elderly and can cause falls.