Age Related Changes in the Sensory System

Question 1

Extrinsic Factors

Answer 1

Same for young and old (Medications & Environment)

Relevant extrinsic risk factors are home hazards, wrong use of assistive devices, and bad footwear

Behavior-related risk factors hurrying, risk-taking, physical inactivity, and fear of falling (FoF)

Question 2

Intrinsic Factors

Answer 2

Muscle weakness
History of falls
Gait deficits
Balance deficits
Hearing deficits task
Visual deficits
Arthritis
Impaired ADL
Depression
Cognitive impairment
Age older than 80
Neurological diseases

Intrinsic factors and behavioral risk factors: Faller was hurried or inattentive; Difficulty or discomfort during

Question 3

Interventions for Preventing Falls in Older Adults

Answer 3

Exercise

Exercise + Vision assessment

Exercise + Vision assessment + environmental assessment

Question 4

Interventions to prevent fractures

Answer 4

Combined osteoporosis treatment, calcium supplementation, and vitamin D supplementation

Question 5

Fear of Falling Scales

Answer 5

Falls Efficacy Scale
Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale
Fear of falling (FoF)
Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) **