SINGAPORE - Many elderly people fall in their homes and even minor falls can lead to serious injuries.
Apart from getting health issues such as cataracts or osteoporosis treated, elderly adults should modify their home environment to minimise the likelihood of falls, said Dr Tan Sok Chuen, an orthopaedic specialist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
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