PubMed · 9807285
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J M Morse. 1998. Predicting fall risk.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9807285/
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For many older adults, falls are among the most ominous signs of aging, provoking fears of debilitating injury and loss of independence. Since most falls result from a complex interplay of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, environmental as well as physical challenges must be assessed. Some of the current strategies for preventing falls are reviewed.
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Ten elderly people with orthostatic hypotension and a history of falls were studied by continuous recording of blood pressure and heart rate during passive tilting from supine to 90 degrees head-up tilt. Compression hosiery significantly decreased the change in systolic blood pressure.