What are the effects of a fall on an older person?

In general, fractures are the most common serious injury resulting from falls in older persons. Specifically, fractures of the hip, wrist, humerus, and pelvis in this age group result from the combined effects of falls, osteoporosis, and other factors that increase susceptibility to injury.

What is the most common cause of falls in the elderly?

What are some causes of falls? The normal changes of aging, like poor eyesight or poor hearing, can make you more likely to fall. Illnesses and physical conditions can affect your strength and balance. Poor lighting or throw rugs in your home can make you more likely to trip or slip.

What is the root cause of falls that end in death?

Joint Commission (2000) reviewed root cause analysis of 22 fatal falls: 50\% of deaths resulted from head trauma. 33\% of fatal falls were from a bed, 33\% from upper story, window, stairs, etc., 33\% walking, in the bathroom or from a commode, chair or gurney.

Why does my dad keep falling?

In a minority of cases, an older person may be falling because he or she has developed a chronic problem with the heart or blood pressure system. An example of this would be paroxysmal rapid atrial fibrillation, which causes the heart to sometimes race.

Who is at risk for falls?

Men are more likely than women to die from a fall, with a fatality rate that is 49\% higher than women. Women, however, are more likely than men to have a non-fatal injury from a fall — like a broken bone. This leads to more frequent — and longer — hospital admissions for women.

What are the most serious consequences of a fall?

The most serious consequences of a fall are severe injuries, the risk of fall-related anxiety, and financial instability due to medical bills and lost wages.

Can falls cause depression?

Depression and falls are frequently associated. A recent meta-analysis summarized the findings of 17 prospective studies and found an odds ratio for the association of depression with falls of 1.63 (95\% CI: 1.36–1.94). The relationship between depression and falls is complex and bidirectional (Figure 1).