Prevalence, Severity, and Risk of Future Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Living in a Rural Community: The Atahualpa Project
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-019-00664-3
Abstract: Accidental falls are a leading cause of disability and death in older adults living in urban centers. However, little is known about the consequences of falls in rural communities. We aimed to assess characteristics and… read more here.
Keywords: adults living; risk future; community; older adults ... See more keywords
A prospective analysis examining frailty remission and the association with future falls risk in older adults in England
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afad003
Abstract: Abstract Background Previous research has shown older adults experience dynamic changes in frailty status. This study aimed to determine the occurrence of sustained frailty remission and how remission is associated with falls risk. Methods Participants… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; frailty remission; remission; frailty ... See more keywords
Prospective Associations of Physical Frailty With Future Falls and Fear of Falling: A 48-Month Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab059
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to examine the prospective associations of physical frailty with future falls and fear of falling (FOF) among community-dwelling older adults. METHODS A prospective cohort study with a 48-month follow-up was… read more here.
Keywords: fof; future; community; physical frailty ... See more keywords
Recalled Number of falls in the Past Year-Combined with Perceived Mobility-Predicts the Incidence of Future falls in Unilateral Lower Limb Prosthesis Users.
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DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab267
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Falls are a frequent and costly concern for lower limb prosthesis (LLP) users. At present, there are no models that clinicians can use to predict the incidence of future falls in LLP users. Assessing… read more here.
Keywords: incidence future; llp users; future falls; number ... See more keywords
Is orthostatic hypotension and co-existing supine and seated hypertension associated with future falls in community-dwelling older adults? Results from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252212
Abstract: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) often co-exists with hypertension. As increasing age affects baroreflex sensitivity, it loses its ability to reduce blood pressure when lying down. Therefore, supine hypertension may be an important indicator of baroreflex function.… read more here.
Keywords: blood pressure; community dwelling; hypertension; older adults ... See more keywords