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Review
. 2007;2(4):545-54.
doi: 10.2147/cia.s1080.

Falls in the community-dwelling older adult: a review for primary-care providers

Theresa A Soriano  1 , Linda V DeCherrie, David C Thomas
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Review

Falls in the community-dwelling older adult: a review for primary-care providers

Theresa A Soriano et al. Clin Interv Aging. 2007.

Abstract

Falls in the elderly are an important independent marker of frailty. Up to half of elderly people over 65 experience a fall every year. They are associated with high morbidity and mortality and are responsible for greater than 20 billion dollars a year in healthcare costs in the United States. This article presents a review and guide for the primary care provider of the predisposing and situational risk factors for falls; comprehensive assessment for screening and tailored intervention; and discussion of single and multicomponent measures for fall prevention and management in the older person living in the community. Interventions for the cognitively impaired and demented elderly will also be addressed.

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Falls and mobility disorders: Patient visit note.
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