Falling, ugh, the bane of getting older! My FIL had a lot of falls, was really very lucky to have not been injured more than he was, despite our pleas for him to use a walker/cane/ ANYTHING to provide more stability. Just too stubborn.
He just came back from a short hospital stay - unrelated to falling - but thank God the doctors saw how unstable he is and sent him home with a walker and orders to USE IT. He does, at least so far.
My mom was also sent home from rehab with a walker. Never used it once. Thank God no falls and she's doing pretty good but it's concerning.
Maudcat, I end up in those discussions too. It's difficult and will only get more so.