Identifying frailty to prevent the risk of falls in the elderly

Falls in the elderly are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Identifying a person's level of frailty means that preventive action can be taken on its determinants in order to reduce the risk of falls. Review of knowledge and possible actions.

Author(s): Monnier-Besnard Stéphanie, Soleymani Dagmar, Torres Marion, Beltzer Nathalie, Carcaillon-Bentata Laure

Publishing year: 2022

Pages: 42-44

La Santé en action, 2022, n° 459-eng, p. 42-44

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