GET BACK FROM A TRIP

Building both physical and mental resilience after a fall is extremely important.

- By CAMILLA FOSTER

STRICTLY Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas shared with her followers on social media that she is "feeling much better" after she was taken to hospital following a fall.

Falls can have a major impact on older adults, both mentally and physically, so here are some expert tips for how to bounce back and rebuild your confidence after a fall...

"Fear following a fall is normal, so try to acknowledge these feelings rather than dismissing them," advises Leo Mathew, rehabilitation and physiotherapist lead at Nellsar Care Homes.

"If you dismiss or deny these feelings, you might end up falling again and may hurt yourself even more. Fear can help you understand your limitations, which is a good thing, it means you will be more willing to engage in rehab or ask for support."