Introduction Social isolation in older adults is associated with high rates of adverse health
outcomes. Older adults who have had a recent significant health event are likely to be at risk …

Background Falls and violence against older people might represent a joint public health
problem, as both may result in injury, fear, social isolation, sedentary behavior and …

Aims We aimed to explore the role of personality traits between fall and loneliness. Methods
A questionnaire survey was used to investigate falls, the big five personality traits, and …

The aim of the study was to assess mortality trends due to falls in early (65–74 years) and
late (75+) old age groups in Poland in 2000–2020. The study used a database of all deaths …

Background To date, the majority of studies assessing accidental injuries among the elderly
have focused on fall injuries, while studies of other mechanisms of injuries have been …

Aims To explore the co‐occurrence of urinary incontinence and frailty by testing the roles of
depression and activity engagement guided by the mechanisms of common cause and …

Background: Falls are a common cause of morbidity and functional impairment in the elderly
and represent a significant health problem. General practitioners (GPs) are the first point of …

Falls can lead to social isolation, anxiety and depression for those who fall, although little is
known about how informal carers manage those at risk from falling at home. This study …

Mobility restriction as a consequence of a fall is a major issue in assisted-living facilities.
Although many factors are related to falling, little is known about the relationship between …

Objective To investigate the effects of Pilates on falls risk, fear of falling, postural balance,
functional mobility, spatiotemporal gait parameters, mobility and physical activity in older …