In addition to osteoporosis, there are other age-related health problems, which can increase one's risk of falling. Some of them are poor balance, poor posture, poor vision, imbalances of the inner ear, a decline in proprioception (which helps us to know where our body is in space), poor blood circulation and medication which can lead to dizziness. However, each of these problems, especially in combination with a decrease in bone strength can increase the likelihood of fracturing a hip or vertebrae.