Falls in Older People.2007 | Falls in Older People

Falls in Older People

Lrd - 2007

Overview

This updated edition synthesizes recent research on falls in older adults, building upon the success of its predecessor. It delves into an expanded body of work concerning risk factors and effective prevention strategies. The book is structured into three main sections: epidemiology, prevention strategies, and future research directions. It incorporates the latest studies examining balance paradigms, visual risk factors, neurophysiological aspects of balance, and the influence of syncope, vitamin D, cataract surgery, health education, and exercise programs.

Who it's for

• Clinicians
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational therapists
• Nurses
• Researchers
• Aged care professionals

Key features

• Paperback edition
• Published in 2007
• 408 pages
• ISBN: 9780521680998
• Publisher: Cambridge Academ