Differences in fall-related characteristics across cognitive disorders

Approximately 40–60% of falls in the elderly lead to injuries, resulting in disability and loss of independence. Despite the higher prevalence of falls and morbidity rates in cognitively impaired individuals, most fall risk assessments fail to account for mental status. In addition, successful fall...

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Main Authors: Karolina Minta, Giorgio Colombo, William R. Taylor, Victor R. Schinazi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2023.1171306/full