Falls
Because falls are both a major fear of and cause of death in the elderly, a number of senior health publications and medical organizations compiled a list of causes for elderly falls. The list includes;
- Bad weather, glare from bright lights, clutter, rearranged furniture
- Ill fitting clothing or shoes, improper foot ware
- Ear disorders
- Medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, kidney problems
- Excess fat in the midsection
- Hearing loss
- Medications, sedatives
- Analgesics, opiates, anti-psychotics
