Keywords

fall prevention in older adults, falls, multifactorial fall risk assessment, older adults

 

Authors

  1. Day, Jennifer R. BSN, RN
  2. Ramos, Lourdes C. BSN, RN
  3. Hendrix, Cristina C. DNS, GNP-BC, FNP

Abstract

Abstract: Falls in community-dwelling older adults are often preventable, yet remain the leading cause of deaths due to injury and a major cost to the healthcare system. Primary care nurse practitioners who care for older adults can minimize the risk for falls by using specific assessment and prevention strategies.