There are many factors that increase the risk of falling in older adults. These include weak muscles, poor balance, sensory deficits, and changes in the way our bodies work. But there are many things that can be done to protect older people from falls. For instance, making the home safer, taking precautions, and exercising can all help to reduce the risk of falling.

Another important concern is that falls can lead to long-term effects. Broken bones can lead to problems with mobility and other health issues. It can also affect the ability to care for an elderly family member.

Falls can also cause injury to the brain. The Glasgow Coma Scale score of less than 15 is one widely used indicator of brain injury. Researchers are studying how to prevent falls and the effects of falls on the brain.

Falls are a leading cause of fatal injuries in the United States. An estimated 30,000 individuals aged 65 and older die each year from fall-related injuries. However, these deaths are not all caused by falls. Other contributing factors to falling in the elderly include cognitive impairment, dementia, and sarcopenia, or loss of muscle mass.

Studies have shown that a number of fall-prevention interventions have been effective in reducing the rate of fall-related injuries in older adults. But a more comprehensive approach needs to be taken to limit the burden of these injuries.

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https://maps.app.goo.gl/ot7rsuTHh17JKFrE6 The incidence of fall-induced injuries has increased over the past few decades. https://maps.app.goo.gl/xnG5gqtG5ZhpzJQi6 Nevertheless, there has not been much research on the age-adjusted incidence of falls among older adults.


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