Objectives Falls are common among older people in nursing homes, and the assessment of
fall risk factors is critical for the success of fall prevention interventions. This study aimed to …

Purpose This systematic review aimed to identify risk factors for prospectively ascertained
falls, focusing on those that are potentially modifiable (physical and neuropsychological …

Fall risk is high for older adults with dementia. Gait impairment contributes to increased fall
risk, and gait changes are common in people with dementia, although the reliable …

Background Higher age and cognitive impairment are associated with a higher risk of falling.
Wearable sensor technology may be useful in objectively assessing motor fall risk factors to …

Objective Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is considered an intermediate stage between
normal cognitive function and dementia. Fall risk is increased in this group, but there is …

Objectives Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults. Although it is well
recognized that Alzheimer's disease (AD) increases the fall risk of older adults, the reported …

Background: Patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are at high risk for falls. Vestibular
dysfunction predicts balance impairment in healthy adults; however, its contribution to falls in …

Background To review the validated instruments that assess gait, balance, and functional
mobility to predict falls in older adults across different settings. Methods Umbrella review of …

Background Gait impairments contribute to falls in people with dementia. In this study, we
used a vision-based system to record episodes of walking over a 2-week period as …

Objectives An increasing number of studies have identified an association between oral
health status and cognitive function. However, the effect of oral interventions, including oral …