Why, exactly, is fall prevention for seniors so important? For starters, it is the leading cause of accidental death for people aged 65 and over, approximately 33% of adults aged 65 and over fall each year, a fall is the most common cause of visiting the emergency room and falls cause 90% of all hip fractures. So, after a fall occurs, 40% of those hospitalized for a hip fracture do not return to independent living, nearly 20% will die within the next year, and older adults who fall once have a two or three times greater than falling again. Studies show that exercises that develop balance and lower body strength reduce the risk of falls by 33%, which may be a simple solution to lowering these statistics. This article will focus on interventions used to prevent fall-related injuries in older adults through the use of exercise programs that strengthen muscles, improve reaction times, and improve movement mechanics. A quick background on the most common risk factors that promote falls is needed to understand how they can be prevented in the first place. There are four main categories that each of these risk factors falls into: biological, psychological, behavioral and environmental. Biological factors include muscle weakness, lack of balance, vision problems, and nerve and circulation problems. Muscle weakness is one of the most important risk factors because those who have not maintained muscle strength, flexibility and endurance do not have the tools necessary to avoid injury. Those with poor balance have difficulty walking, making them more susceptible to falls, and those with poor vision are less aware of their surroundings and where they are placing their feet. Nervous and circulatory problems can also impair a person's senses to the point where they are in the middle of the paper, and strength is needed to complete daily tasks. Additionally, balance is also necessary for everyday responsibilities, especially walking/moving, and sensorimotor skills provide a person with awareness of their surroundings, as well as where their body is in space. The balance-focused exercises and programs all had characteristics of each of the five areas incorporated into their training, which is why I felt comfortable focusing on just one area. The take-home message is this: falling is a very common act, but easily preventable. Exercise should be a top priority for seniors who want to stay mobile and not run the risk of injury from a fall, but the type of exercise you do matters. There should be components of flexibility, strength, posture, balance and sensorimotor skill training to achieve positive results.