Which of the following statements about falling in late adulthood is true?
A) While falls in old age can be devastating, only about 15 percent of adults over age 80 have experienced a fall.
B) Use of medication that affects mental processing decreases the risk of falling.
C) When older adults do fall, serious injury results about 70 percent of the time.
D) Falling can impair health indirectly by promoting fear of falling.

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Falling can impair health indirectly by promoting fear of falling. While falls in old age can be devastating, research suggests that up to 50% of older adults who fall develop a fear of falling that can lead to activity restriction and social isolation, which can further harm physical and mental health. The other statements are false.

Which of the Following Statements About Falling in Late Adulthood