FALLS IN THE ELDERLY

FALLS IN THE ELDERLY Fall Normally is a combination of multiple factorsIntrinsic FactorsPresyncope/Syncope Extrinsic Factors Sensory Impairments Neurological Psychiatric Performance Measures Musculo-skeletal Cardiac Non-Cardiac Vision Vestibular Neuropathy Proprioception Stroke Parkinsonism Cognition Depression Other Weakness Decreased Balance Gait Abnormalities Arthritis Drugs Environment Polypharmacy - esp. >4 medications Psychotropics Rugs Stairs Lighting