A Multi-disciplinary approach to falls prevention in the elderly

Abstract

Northern Ireland South Eastern Integrated Care Partnership - Multi-agency Falls Prevention Strategy Background: Falls are the most frequent and serious accident in people over 65. Falls are the MAIN cause of disability & death in people over 75. FEAR of falling dramatically reduces quality of life Strokes/TIAs and heart attacks are falling. Fractures from falls are RISING. Fragility fractures cost UK over £2billion/year. Large and rising elderly population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]