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Preliminary Communication Effect of a Home-Based Exercise Program on Subsequent Falls Among Older Adults After a Fall Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PT, PhD; Jennifer C. Davis, PhD; John R. Best, PhD; Larry Dian, MD; Kenneth Madden, MD; Wendy Cook, MD; Chun Liang Hsu, PhD; Karim M. Khan...
Falls in Older Adults Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults aged 65 years or older. A serious fall can result in decreased functional independence and quality of life. Hip fractures in particular are a serious consequence of falling that can be devastating in older adults. The risk...
In some cases, seniors might assume there isn’t a solution available or might not even recognize that it is needed – as is often the case when it comes to improving balance. Balance problems are common in older adults and are one of the leading causes of falls, but because symptoms may...
Older adults believed the impact of falls on lifestyle was far-reaching and drastic. The main barrier to falls prevention participation was motivation, mitigated by other priorities. The Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) Model provided a framework for considering occupational impact when addressing ...
Falls are common throughout a life span; however, they become particularly dangerous as people age. Serious injuries, such as hip fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and death, frequently occur to older adults as a result of falls. As such, the importan
Background and purpose: Falls in older adults is a major issue for health care organisations. Footwear is often reported as a contributing factor to falls in older adults; however, the reporting of footwear styles that are proposed to increase falls and falls risk is confusing. Moreover, these...
Falls are a common and debilitating health problem for older adults. Older adults are often treated and discharged home by emergency department (ED)-based providers with the hope they will receive falls prevention resources and referrals from their primary care provider. This descriptive study investig...
An important cause of falls in the older adults is the presence of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia can be related to a food decline, a long hospital stay, and/or a long illness. Generally, older adults have a decrease in mass volume and coordination, with phenotypic changes, such as selective loss ...
Falls in older adults significantly impact overall health and healthcare costs. Intrinsic capacity (IC) reflects functional reserve and is an indicator of