Within a multifactorial approach, the components of successful health interventions focus on post-fall clinical assessment followed by treatment involving a multidisciplinary-team approach. The following medical conditions are most often reported as target areas for fall reduction: •cardiac dysrhythmias and orthostatic hypotension; •reducing the number of medications, particularly those that contribute to postural hypotension or sedation; •addressing gait and balance problems with appropriate assistive devices; •rehabilitation for weakness and mobility problems; •vitamin D and calcium supplementation; and •treatment of correctable vision, particularly early cataract surgery (9, 10). Environmental screening and modification programmes are shown to be most effective when they involve a multidisciplinary team and are targeted to those with a history of falling or known-risk factors (14). The precise components of successful home modification are not clearly understood. Most programmes target the removal hazards such as loose rugs, clutter electrical cords, unstable furniture and installation of bathroom grab bars, raised toilet seats, handrails on both sides of stairways and the use of personal alarm systems to call for help when necessary (9).