Perceived barriers for older people Normalising falls One HCP perceived that older people normalised falls and consider them to be part of the normal ageing process. He felt that older people disregarded falls because they believed they were inevitable in old age.
“It’s because many of the older people do not see falls as a problem. In fact, some would say falls are normal as you get older. When you accept it as something normal you do not seek attention.”
[Family Medicine Specialist (aged 36 years); 10 years’ experience]