Current fall prevention guidelines do not address the relationship between falls and alcohol use. Maybe they should. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine used information from more than three thousand patients older than sixty-five with blunt head trauma after a fall. Thirteen percent suffered intracranial bleeding and alcohol use. Drinking alcohol can make us more likely to fall because it affects balance, concentration and awareness. Additionally, as people age, the effects of alcohol increase. Other risk factors for falls in older adults include sudden drop in blood pressure and environmental hazards around the home. This study says alcohol use assessment may be a useful addition to fall prevention efforts.