Importance Falls are reported by more than 14 million US adults aged 65 years or older
annually and can result in substantial morbidity, mortality, and health care expenditures …

Polypharmacy is very common in older adults and increases the risk of inappropriate and
unsafe prescribing for older adults. Older adults, particularly women (who make up the …

Background Injuries from falls are major contributors to complications and death in older
adults. Despite evidence from efficacy trials that many falls can be prevented, rates of falls …

The number of people living into older age (≥ 65 years) is rising rapidly. Older people are
more likely to fall and this has adverse consequences for their quality of life and that of their …

Background Balance dysfunction can be debilitating and can lead to catastrophic outcomes
such as falls. The inner ear vestibular system is an important contributor to balance control …

Falls are one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in older adults. Every year, an
estimated 30–40% of patients over the age of 65 will fall at least once. Falls lead to …

The American Geriatrics Society and British Geriatrics Society recommend that all adults
older than 65 years be screened annually for a history of falls or balance impairment. The …

People are living to older age. Falls constitute a leading cause of injuries, hospitalization
and deaths among the elderly. Older people fall more often for a variety of reasons …

Context Disability among older persons is a complex and highly dynamic process, with high
rates of recovery and frequent transitions between states of disability. The role of intervening …

Background In 2010 falls were responsible for approximately 80% of disability stemming
from unintentional injuries excluding traffic accidents in adults 50 years and over. Falls are …