ec falls in the elderly
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Falls in the Elderly
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Identify scope of the problem
Describe contributing factors for falls
Learning Objectives
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How serious is the problem of falls?
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Incidence rates of Falls in U.S.
One of every three adults over 65 years fall in every year
One of every two adults over age 80 fall annually
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For people 65 years old or older…..
Where are people likely to fall?
Nursing Home 10%
Home 60%Public Places 30%
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• Falls are the leading cause of injury among people over 65 years
• Of those who fall, 20-30% suffer severe injuries that make it hard for them to get around or live independently
Older adults are hospitalized for fall related injuries 5 times more often then they are for injuries from other causes
How big is the problem?
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Mortality
Morbidity Fractures Soft tissue injuries Head trauma/TBI Joint distortions and dislocations Loss of confidence - fear of falling Restricted activity
Consequences of Falls
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In 2000, estimated fall-related injury cost was $19.2 billion
Medicare costs per fall averages between $9,000 and $13, 500
Cost of fall injuries increase with age Cost of fall injuries are higher for women
than men
Costs
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Unintentional Fall Death Rates by Gender, Age 65 +, U.S. 1996
Source: National Center for Health Statistics, Vital Statistics
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Unintentional Fall Age-Adjusted Death Rates, Age 65 +, gender and race U.S.
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Source: National Center for Health Statistics, Vital Statistics
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3% of all falls cause fractures. Approx. 95% of hip fractures in older people
aged over 65 years are the result of a fall People who have a hip facture are 5 ~20%
more likely to die in the first year following the injury than any other reason in the same age groups
Fractures
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Loss of self confidence Decrease of physical activity level and quality
of life Fear of not being able to get up after a fall
Fear of Falling
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Aged (over 65 years) Female Poor mobility or fragility – lower extremity
weakness, and poor grip strength Functional impairments - limited Activities of
Daily living (ADL) Poor gait and balance Low body weight
Intrinsic (Personal) risk factors for Falls
Risk Factors
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Cognitive impairment or dementia Chronic illness
- Parkinson disease, visual difficulties, stroke, hypertension, or urinary incontinence
Psychoactive medications
- tranquilizers or antidepressants Previous falls Heavy drinking
Intrinsic (Personal) risk factors for Falls continued…
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Relative risk ratio (RR) or Odd Ratio (OR) of Fall
J Am Geriatr Soc. 2001
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Polypharmacy – four or more prescription medications combination
Home hazards Clutter, or loose rugs Poor lighting on stairs and hallways Lack of bathroom safety, e.g. grab bars in
bathtub Footwear Busy street or elevated walkways
Extrinsic or Environmental Factors
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Exercise/physical activityespecially geared to gait and balance
and flexibilityMedicines reviewedVision checkedImproving home safety
Personal Prevention
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Hip pads Mobility aids
Cane Walkers Wheelchairs
Bathroom aids - Raised toilet seats- Grab bars
Assistant Devices
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CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
National Resource Center on Aging and Injury
WHO –Ageing and Life Course National Fire Protection Association National Women’s Health Information Center Elder Web Additional Reading List
Resources