Falls Injuries, Fears, Fracture and Anxiety Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults Past and Present; Causes, Consequences and Control

Falls among community dwelling older adults produce many adverse health outcomes. Among the multiple potentially remediable falls risk factors is the presence of various anxiety states and symptoms. This review explores the possible link between excess anxiety and the risk for falling in the context of the home, and whether reducing anxiety in particular will limit future falls and fracture events. Drawn largely from the English language peer reviewed works posted on PUBMED between January 1, 2015-and January 31, 2026, articles that focused on the topic of anxiety among older adults residing in community settings were sought and examined. Although limited in quantity, data reveal a sizable proportion of older adults continue to incur injurious falls at substantive rates and with increasingly serious impacts in the home setting. Those adults experiencing any form of anxiety are likely to be at higher risk for falling once or multiple times than non-anxious older adults and should be duly screened and treated accordingly to avert the emergence of independence negating excess disabling ramifications.