La Consulenza Rete Uno - Older Adults and the Risk of Falling
A momentary distraction, a rug out of place, a flight of stairs rushed down too quickly. For a young person, this might amount to little more than a scare. For an older adult, however, a fall can become an event that compromises independence, health, and quality of life.
Yet this is not an inevitable fate: many falls can be prevented. Today, we’ll explore why the risk increases with age, what warning signs should not be overlooked, and what concrete steps we can take to help our loved ones stay active and safe for as long as possible.
Featuring: Dr. Florenc Kola, geriatrician, and Sabrina Revolon, nurse (clinical specialist in geriatrics and gerontology), project manager at the Association for Home Care and Assistance in Mendrisiotto and Basso Ceresio.
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