Older Person's Health - Falls

Question 1

Meds most associated with Falls?

Answer 1

anti - deps
benzos
anti-psychotics/ neuroleptics

Question 2

Major risk factors for fall?

Answer 2

• Previous fall (OR 6.7; 2.1 – 21.5)
• Fall associated with syncope (OR 5.9; 2.3 – 14.9)
• Decreased executive functioning - (OR 1.9; 1.1 – 3.2)

Others
* Lower extremity weakness
* Age
* Female
* Balance problems
* Psychotropic drug use
* Medical Conditions: Parkinson’s, stroke, Arthritis, vision or hearing deficit, urinary incontinence
* Orthostatic hypotension, Dizziness
* Anaemia

Question 3

Best intervention to prevent falls?

Answer 3

certified exercise program

Question 4

Risk reduction with vitamin D and falls/ injuries?

Answer 4

none

Question 5

Screening tool for sarcopenia

Answer 5

SARC-F

Hand grip also useful

Question 6

Functional tests for muscle function

Answer 6

timed up and go test

chair rise test

gait speed