We all remember what it is like when, as kids, we took a hard fall and got right back up, brushed ourselves off, and kept playing. But as we age, slips and falls become much harder on our bodies. For the elderly, even seemingly minor slips and falls can result in serious, long-term health problems.

As winter starts to settle in, many of us turn our eyes towards our summer holiday plans, picking out the perfect cottage rental for a hot-weather getaway. And while no one likes to imagine anything going wrong on their dream vacation, one slip on a lake pier or fall on unfamiliar cottage steps can ruin your carefully laid out plans.