Treatment Plan & Prognosis
Treatment Plan
For those with:
- Age >65 with ≥1 fall in past year
- Poor balance/gait test results
- Multiple risk factors Interventions include:
- Medication review
- Vision assessment and referral
- Home Assessment
- Strength and balance exercises
Prognosis
Complications include:
- Lacerations
- Brain injuries
- Decreased quality of life
- Distress
- Poor confidence
- Loss of independence
- Increased mortality