September marks Fall Prevention Month, drawing attention to one of the most pressing yet often overlooked issues facing older adults: the fear of falling. While falls themselves are a well-known danger, the fear of falling is less visible but can be just as debilitating. This fear often leads to activity avoidance, social isolation, and, in some severe cases, a loss of independence.

Here in Duluth and the surrounding area, where more than 60,000 seniors live , the issue hits especially close to home. Having worked with fall-risk patients here in Duluth and nationally for nearly two decades, I’ve seen how the fear of falling has affected seniors in communities across the country. This fear can quickly develop into a recurring cycle of reduced activity, increasing weakness, and vulnerabil

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