Citation

Becker C, Scheible S. Fortschr. Med. 1998; 116(32): 22-6, 28-9.

Vernacular Title

Sturze und sturzbedingte Verletzungen alterer Menschen. Diagnostik und

Affiliation

Geriatrische Klinik, Geriatrisches Zentrum Ulm/Alb-Donau.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9880949

Abstract

Falls in the elderly should be seen as treatable symptoms of impending or already present loss of mobility and therefore often loss of independence. The most important European and American epidemiological data are presented, and the diagnostic strategies and appropriate interventions discussed. The latter represent the most effective measures for minimizing functional impairment in the elderly that are currently available. The aim of the present paper is to demonstrate the feasibility of such measures and their value in the prevention of loss of mobility in the elderly.

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