title: Falls in the Elderly: Assessment and prevention in the community.
abstract: Falls are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. One in three older people will fall every year. Assessing intrinsic (patient) factors and extrinsic (environmental) factors that increase the risk of falling is an important part of caring for the elderly. Physicians can readily assess balance and mobility as part of a preventive approach.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Hodgetts