Falls cause injury and distress in older people, but small changes can help prevent them. Find out how to enhance your practice, protect individuals’ quality of life and optimise their safety with evidence-based care
Although people of all ages can fall, it is more common in older people, with 30% of adults aged over 65 affected every year. For older people falls can cause serious injury, distress and lead to a loss of independence. Nurses can help reduce the risk of falls by promoting exercise, using AI solutions and even serving caffeine-free drinks.
Nursing Standard. 39, 9, 59-61. doi: 10.7748/ns.39.9.59.s19
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