Background Few studies have examined the relationship between falls and pain, insomnia
and depressive symptoms which are common and risk factors in older adults. We aimed to …

Background: Falls and depression are two major public health problems that affect millions
of older people each year. Several factors associated with falls are also related to …

Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of falls on depressive
symptoms among the oldest old in Germany longitudinally. Methods Data were used from 2 …

Background Recurrent falls represent a priority in geriatric research. In this study we
evaluated the influence of pain as a risk factor for recurrent falls (two or more in 1 year) in the …

Background The aim was to identify fall predictors in elderly suffering from chronic pain (CP)
and to test their applicability among patients with other chronic conditions. Methods 1,379 …

Objectives To conduct a systematic literature review and meta‐analysis to evaluate studies
that have addressed depressive symptoms as a risk factor for falls in older people. Design …

Aim Previous studies have highlighted the causation between chronic pain and falls in the
elderly, but the mediator variables between chronic pain and falls in the frail elderly have not …

Background Falls pose major health problems to the middle-aged and older adults and may
potentially lead to various levels of injuries. Sleep duration and disturbances have been …

Abstract Study Objectives Cross-sectional studies suggest that insomnia symptoms are
associated with falls in later life. This longitudinal study examines the independent and …

Rationale Falls are common among older adults and may be related to depressive
symptoms (DS). With advancing age, there is an onset of chronic conditions, sensory …