Citation

Tideiksaar R. Geriatrics 1989; 44(7): 57-61, 64.

Affiliation

Ritter Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Advanstar Communications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2544486

Abstract

Falling represents a common and dangerous problem for the elderly. As a result, fall prevention has become a focus of clinical attention. This article examines why older people fall, what factors place persons at risk for falling, and how to prevent falls.

Language: en