Nippon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi. Japanese Journal of Geriatrics
Print ISSN : 0300-9173
The 51st Annual Meeting of the Japan Geriatrics Society: Educational Lectures
Fall prevention in the elderly
Koichi Kozaki
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2010 Volume 47 Issue 2 Pages 137-139

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Causes of falling are multi-factorial. Although it is not easy to identify specific causes of falling, it is necessary to detect the significant causes of falling in each individual. In particular, use of medications and indoor hazards are important factors. We need to give instructions to families who live together with older persons how to avoid dangers of falling. Exercise has been proven to provide beneficial effects to prevent falling, however it is necessary to consider exactly what and how much exercise one should prescribe to elderly individual who are at high risk of falling. In other words, it is important to give best approach to prevent falling after considering the status of the elderly.
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