Kleinfield, N.R.,
For Elderly, Fear of Falling Is a Risk in Itself. N.R. Kleinfield. - New York Times, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 45, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: For Elderly, Fear of Falling Is a Risk in Itself, March 5, 2003; pp. A1+.
"Of the nagging, minute-by-minute worries of old age, none seems to eclipse the fear of falling. Every mundane act--taking a bath, scrubbing the floor, shopping for groceries--appears fraught with peril. If you go down, what then? A bruise? A fracture? Or could this be the big one, the one that sends you to the nursing home with no return passage?" (NEW YORK TIMES) This article addresses the fear of falling in the elderly and presents ideas for treating the fear, modifying the home to prevent falls and conditioning the person through exercise to maintain strength and stability.
1522-3213;
Accidents--Prevention
Aged--Health and hygiene
Falls (Accidents) in old age
Fear
AC1.S5
050
For Elderly, Fear of Falling Is a Risk in Itself. N.R. Kleinfield. - New York Times, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 45, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: For Elderly, Fear of Falling Is a Risk in Itself, March 5, 2003; pp. A1+.
"Of the nagging, minute-by-minute worries of old age, none seems to eclipse the fear of falling. Every mundane act--taking a bath, scrubbing the floor, shopping for groceries--appears fraught with peril. If you go down, what then? A bruise? A fracture? Or could this be the big one, the one that sends you to the nursing home with no return passage?" (NEW YORK TIMES) This article addresses the fear of falling in the elderly and presents ideas for treating the fear, modifying the home to prevent falls and conditioning the person through exercise to maintain strength and stability.
1522-3213;
Accidents--Prevention
Aged--Health and hygiene
Falls (Accidents) in old age
Fear
AC1.S5
050