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Topic- Falls management
Falls may indicate future disability
The ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL), such as eating, bathing and dressing, is an indicator of a person’s functional independence.
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Everyday activities can lead to injuries and falls
About 63% of people 65 years and older in Canada were injured when they fell, according to an analysis of data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (2009-2010) that reported the “single most serious activity-limiting injury.”
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Exercise a leader in falls prevention
The risk factors for falls include muscle weakness, poor balance and gait, a sudden drop in blood pressure, slowed reaction times, foot problems, medications and other functional or health limitations (NIH SeniorHealth).
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