The prevalence and impact of falls in elderly dialysis patients: Frail elderly Patient Outcomes on Dialysis (FEPOD) study.

•In the frail elderly dialysis population falls are frequently encountered.•Fall incidence is comparable between elderly hemodialysis and assisted peritoneal dialysis patients.•Diabetes and previous falls are associated with new falls in frail elderly patients.•Literature shows frailty is related to falling and falling increases the risk of mortality and hospitalization.•Falls negatively impact QoL, as fallers have a higher prevalence of fear of falling and perform limited activities.