Analyzing the problem of falls among older people

Falls are a serious problem facing the elderly. The prevention of falls that contribute to disability, mainly in elderly people, is an important issue. Ensuring the greatest possible functionality for elderly people is an important element in the prevention of disability. This paper analyzes the imp...

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Published in:International journal of general medicine 2012-01, Vol.5 (default), p.805-813
Main Author: Dionyssiotis, Yannis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Care and treatment
elderly
Falls
Falls (Accidents)
Injuries
Older people
Patients
rehabilitation
Review
Risk factors
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Summary:Falls are a serious problem facing the elderly. The prevention of falls that contribute to disability, mainly in elderly people, is an important issue. Ensuring the greatest possible functionality for elderly people is an important element in the prevention of disability. This paper analyzes the importance of falls, risk factors for falls, and interventions to prevent falls. Recent publications as well as research regarding the prevention and rehabilitation for falls are reviewed.
ISSN:1178-7074
1178-7074
DOI:10.2147/IJGM.S32651