Elderly

Question 1

Different aspects of medical history for falls?

Answer 1

Fall history- location, fall, time of day, activity being performed at time of fall

drug history- any meds that could have contributed to risk of fall

Social history- alcohol, patients living environment that may increase risk of fall

Question 2

What 3 systems would you examine for falls?

Answer 2

Vision

Neurological- assessment of neurological functioning, including cognitive function, proprioception

MSK- gait & balance, muscle strength