In the United States approximately 28% of adults over the age 65 report falling each year. While not all falls result in an injury, about 37% require medical treatment. These may include head injuries and fractures, which can lead to pain, functional loss, disrupt ability to care for oneself and loss of independence. In this video I review 3 important risk factors for falling and I review 3 important components of an exercise program that can help prevent falls.