Falls in Older Adults

Bradley, Sara

doi:10.1002/msj.20280

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“…Depression is commonly considered to be a risk factor for falls among community-dwelling older adults (Bradley, 2011;Eggermont, Penninx, Jones, and Leveille, 2012). If anti-depressants are not adequately treating depression for a population that has four times the fall rate of older adults (Bickerstaffe, Beelen, and Nollet, 2010), then maximizing fall incidence reduction may not be occurring sufficiently in the polio survivor community.…”

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“…Self-report of depression, GDS-15 score, and fall question responses remained as separate dependent variables. A score ≥5 on the GDS-15 was used to indicate depression (Hermann et al, 1996), and four or more medications taken were used as the cutoff value for risk for falling, based on existing literature of community-dwelling older adults (Bradley, 2011;Weber, White, and McIlvried, 2008). A multiple logistic regression was conducted to predict if falls were determined by the number of medications taken, depression and/or psychoactive medication taken, polypharmacy (yes/no ≥ 4 medications), and reported depression as measured by the GDS-15 (score ≥ 5).…”

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“…The risk factors for falls in older adults, in general, include the following: the use of four or more medications; balance or gait instability; postural hypotension; vision impairment; and home hazards (Bradley, 2011;Weber, White, and McIlvried, 2008;Zeimer, 2008).…”

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Relationship of depression and medications on incidence of falls among people with late effects of polio

Silva

Zuckerman

Olkin

2017

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

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The purpose of this study was to determine if falls in polio survivors, with or without post-polio syndrome (PPS), are related to number of medications taken, use of anti-depressant or psychoactive medications, or self-report of depression. A survey was sent to 300 members of a regional polio support group, asking them to document their fall history, medications used, and the presence of depression. Depression was measured by self-report and with the Geriatric Depression Scale, short form (GDS-15). One hundred and seventy-two usable surveys were returned with 146 of those completing the medication list. Sixty-two percent reported at least one fall in the past year. The multiple logistic regression was significant (p = 0.023), and it indicated depression to be a significant predictor (p = 0.012) of falls in polio survivors with and without PPS. The number of total medications or anti-depressant or psychoactive medications used was not related to fall incidence. Routine screening and treatment for depression may be one aspect of fall prevention which can be implemented through primary care.

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Relationship of depression and medications on incidence of falls among people with late effects of polio

Silva

Zuckerman

Olkin

2017

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

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“…All the fore-mentioned parameters are related to body sway [44,45], and thus observing the same can reduce the risk of falls. Falls may cause physical injuries as well as restrict mobility and lead to social isolation, which may result in depression [46].…”

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Feasibility Study of a Socially Assistive Humanoid Robot for Guiding Elderly Individuals during Walking

Piezzo

Suzuki

2017

Future Internet

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The impact of the world-wide ageing population has commenced with respect to society in developed countries. Several researchers focused on exploring new methods to improve the quality of life of elderly individuals by allowing them to remain independent and healthy to the maximum possible extent. For example, new walking aids are designed to allow elderly individuals to remain mobile in a safe manner because the importance of walking is well-known. The aim of the present study involves designing a humanoid robot guide as a walking trainer for elderly individuals. It is hypothesized that the same service robot provides an assistive and social contribution with respect to interaction between elderly users by motivating them to walk more and simultaneously provides assistance, such as physical assistance and gait monitoring, while walking. This study includes a detailed statement of the research problem as well as a literature review of existing studies related to walking companion robots. A user-centred design approach is adopted to report the results of the current first feasibility study by using a commercially available humanoid robot known as Pepper developed by Softbank-Aldebaran. A quantitative questionnaire was used to investigate all elements that assess intrinsic motivation in users while performing a given activity. Conversely, basic gait data were acquired through a video analysis to test the capability of the robot to modify the gait of human users. The results in terms of the feedback received from elderly subjects and the literature review improve the design of the walking trainer for elderly individuals.Future Internet 2017, 9, 30 2 of 16 decelerate or even prevent cognitive decline, doctors recommend living a healthy life by following a healthy diet, performing physical exercise, and challenging the brain via social engagement or intellectual stimulations. Thus, it is important to perform any activity that keeps the brain active and improves blood circulation. Specifically, physical exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle that increases the sense of wellbeing of an individual. Walking itself is a completely accessible way of physical exercise because it suits all abilities, it is free, it does not require equipment, and it can be performed anywhere. Moreover, walking in an outside environment leads to interaction between an individual and others, and thus it can correspond to a social activity that can improve an individual's mood. There is no definitive evidence from randomised trials although studies continue to explore the potential of walking as a preventive treatment for dementia as well as a disease-modifying treatment [3,4]. A main question focuses on whether physical activity directly protects an individual from dementia by providing better oxygen supply or instead whether it offers indirect protection by reducing risks, such as hypertension, that impair cognition. In any case, walking must be considered as extremely important for elderly individuals due to its role in modifyin...

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“…Exercise training can improve balance ability and aerobic capacity (Bradley, 2011;Gatts & Woollacott, 2007;Iversen, 2012;Sherrington, Tiedemann, Fairhall, Close, & Lord, 2011). It plays an important role in managing symptoms in those with hip and knee OA (Bennell & Hinman, 2011).…”

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A randomized controlled trial: Preoperative home-based combined Tai Chi and Strength Training (TCST) to improve balance and aerobic capacity in patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA)

Zeng

Lin

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Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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Falls in Older Adults

Cited by 46 publications

References 34 publications

Relationship of depression and medications on incidence of falls among people with late effects of polio

Relationship of depression and medications on incidence of falls among people with late effects of polio

Feasibility Study of a Socially Assistive Humanoid Robot for Guiding Elderly Individuals during Walking

A randomized controlled trial: Preoperative home-based combined Tai Chi and Strength Training (TCST) to improve balance and aerobic capacity in patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA)

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