Falls are one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in older adults. Every year, an
estimated 30–40% of patients over the age of 65 will fall at least once. Falls lead to …

Worldwide, falls among older people are a public health concern because of their frequency
and adverse consequences in terms of morbidity, mortality, and quality of life, as well as their …

Falls are a common and complex geriatric syndrome that cause considerable mortality,
morbidity, reduced functioning, and premature nursing home admissions. Falls have …

Falls are a common and serious problem for older adults. Approximately one-third of older
communitydwelling people fall at least once a year. The main purpose of this paper is to …

Falls are a marker of frailty, immobility, and acute and chronic health impairment in older
persons. Falls in turn diminish function by causing injury, activity limitations, fear of falling …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of falls in the elderly. Describe the patient history associated
with falls in the elderly. Summarize the management considerations for patients presenting …

One in three community-dwelling elderly aged≥ 65 years and one in two aged> 80 years
will have at least one fall within a year. Many elderly people are 'silent fallers' who do not …

This paper summarizes the medical literature relevant to falls sustained by the elderly to
highlight what is known about the magnitude of the problem, to identify those aged at risk …

Falls are prevalent among older adults and can lead to injury, hospitalization, and increased
healthcare costs. Environmental hazards, medications, vision problems, and impairments in …

Background. Falls are a common occurrence in elderly persons, including relatively healthy,
community-dwelling men and women. A significant percentage of falls result in soft-tissue …