Elderly falls and prevention

Author: Yu Pulin
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Falls are a common problem among the elderly, even those in good physical condition can easily fall. Falls are a non-specific manifestation of declining physical function and certain acute or chronic diseases, an accidental injury caused by aging, and the main cause of disability in the elderly. This book will tell you: how to prevent falls, how to scientifically get up after a fall, post-fall functional exercises, and home safety assessment for falls.