Falls and their prevention in old age.
Falls in old age present a threat to the everyday activities of elderly people and pose a challenge to health-care professionals. Why are falls common in elderly people and how can we address this major problem?
Radhamanohar
Macherla
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Department of Health Care of the Elderly, The Royal London Hospital, London E1 4DG.
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000517:prevention & control; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D004856:Postural Balance; D012307:Risk Factors; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation