Objective Previous studies on the association between urinary incontinence (UI) and falls
have reported conflicting results. We, therefore, aimed to evaluate and clarify this …

Background Falls are a common cause of injury, hospitalization, functional decline, and
residential care admission among older adults. Cardiovascular disorders are recognized …

Background Obesity is pathophysiologically complex in older adults compared to that in
young and middle-aged adults. The aim of the present study was to determine the …

The construct of intrinsic capacity (IC) in the context of integrated care for older adults
emphasizes functional assessment from a holistic perspective. It provides reliable and …

Background The aging population and increasing chronic diseases make a tremendous
burden on the health care system. The study evaluated the relationship between comorbidity …

Background Falls and related injuries in older ages have become a major public health
problem. This study aims to identify the prevalence of self-reported fall-related injury and to …

Background: With advanced age, the progressive loss of muscle strength estimated by the
handgrip strength (HGS) may result in a poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL) …

Background This cross-sectional study aimed to examine associations between excessive
daytime sleepiness (EDS) with falls and falls related conditions in older adults. Methods To …

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the association between handgrip strength (HGS)
asymmetry and fall risk in elderly Koreans. Methods This study used data from the 2016 …

Background The development of cognitive impairment and Fear of Falling (FoF) are strongly
linked, but prevalence of FoF is not known in patients with different types of dementia. This …