fear of falling
Dread of dropping
Fear of falling is anxiety about losing one's balance and hitting the ground.
The phrase usually describes a concern among elderly people that affects their confidence and mobility, distinct from acrophobia (fear of heights).
It can become self-fulfilling—those who fear falling may move tentatively, actually increasing their risk: Her fear of falling kept her from leaving the house.
- vertigoSensation of spinning
- look downView what's beneath
- slipMinor error or misstep
- slippery floorSurface lacking grip
- dropFall or release
frailty · broken hip · avoidance behavior · slow movement · hip fracture · nursing home · edge · stumble · loss of balance · grip · grab hold · risk assessment · safety rail · balance · instability · accident-prone · hypervigilance · freefall
fear of fallingfearlessness
Complete lack of dread
thrill-seeking · courage · bravery · daring · boldness
fall, fear, falling, agoraphobia, acrophobia, arachnophobia, aerophobia