Publisher： Cambridge University Press
E-ISSN： 1469-9036|21|4|346-360
ISSN： 0959-2598
Source： Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, Vol.21, Iss.4, 2011-11, pp. : 346-360
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Abstract
The prevalence of falls and associated injuries increases with age and dependency. The highest occurs among individuals living in long-term care institutions. Preventing falls results in reduced physical and psychological morbidity as well as having cost-saving implications. This review explores both uni- and multifactorial approaches to reducing fall rates and risk in individuals in long-term care, as well as highlighting the differences in this group from community-dwelling individuals.
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