Falls in Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: Implications for Risk Assessment And Prevention

ConclusionFalls remain common in older people, with higher prevalence and morbidity in those who are cognitively impaired. Disentangling the mechanism and contribution of cognitive deficits in fall risk may open new treatment approaches. Mounting evidence supports that cognitive therapies help reduce falls.

Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - January 10, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Manuel Montero ‐Odasso, Mark Speechley Tags: Clinical Management of the Older Adult Source Type: research