Background falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects
on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity …

Eye health and vision have widespread and profound implications for many aspects of life,
health, sustainable development, and the economy. Yet nowadays, many people, families …

STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING AND MANAGING FALLS ACROSS THE LIFE-COURSE
Page 1 STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING AND MANAGING FALLS ACROSS THE LIFE-COURSE …

Key Clinical Points Prevention of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Falls are
common among community-dwelling older adults and can lead to physical injury …

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 …

Background Approximately 30% of people over 65 years of age living in the community fall
each year. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2009. Objectives To …

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 …

Falls are common health events that cause discomfort and disability for older adults and
stress for caregivers. Using the case of an older man who has experienced multiple falls and …

Aims: Falls often result in soft tissue injuries, dislocations, fractures, longstanding pain and
reduced quality of life. Therefore, fall preventive programmes have been developed …

Evidence-based update of the Cataract in the Adult Eye Preferred Practice Pattern®(PPP)
guidelines, describing the prevalence, risk factors, and natural history of cataract …