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Date
2019
Abstract
Falls in individuals over the age of 65 is a pervasive problem resulting in significant health and economic burden in our country. Thus, effective fall prevention strategies are an important public health measure, especially in an age group that is growing rapidly. Research has shown a multifactorial approach to fall prevention addressing environmental hazards, strength and balance, medications, and medical comorbidities to be most effective. Despite there being strong evidence to support this, many individuals are unaware of the factors that put them at risk and ways to mitigate them. An educational pamphlet containing evidence-based strategies to reduce fall risk was produced for distribution within the New Milford primary care clinic in New Milford, CT.
Clinical Site
New Milford Primary Care
Keywords
falls, elderly, prevention, Connecticut
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Disciplines
Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Roy, Gregory S., "Interventions for fall prevention in community-dwelling older persons" (2019). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 456.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/456