falls a common concern of seniors
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We offer a complimentary fall-risk and/or home safety assessments to our managed care seniors. Please call our Wellness Center at 760-969-6550. Falls A Common Concern of Seniors. Falls: A Common Concern of Seniors. More than 1/3rd of adults 65+ fall each year in US - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Falls A Common Concern of Seniors
We offer a complimentary fall-risk and/or home safety assessments to our managed care seniors. Please call our Wellness Center at 760-969-6550.
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Falls: A Common Concern of Seniors
More than 1/3rd of adults 65+ fall each year in US
50% of seniors that fall have fallen before
As the Senior population increases,so will the absolute number of falls
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Population Growth
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Who Falls?
By Age Per Year65- 69 22.4%70- 74 27.9% 75- 79 31.4%80- 84 39.6%
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Who Falls?
Women 65+ 30% Men 65+ 13% Gender Differences
decrease after 75; at 85 Men = Women
By Sex
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Who Falls?
Community: 0.2 - 0.8 per person per year
Hospital: 0.6 - 2.9 per person per year
Long-term Care: 0.6 - 3.6
By Living Environment (rates)
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Falls cause
Fear of falling
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Falls cause:
Fear of falling - limits activities- leads to decreased
mobility/fitness - increases social
isolation - increases actual risk of
falling
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Falls cause
Fear of falling Increased risk of Nursing Home
Placement
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Falls cause
Increased risk of Nursing Home Placement
- those 75+ who fall are 4-5x more likely to be admitted to long-term care for 1 + years
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Falls cause
Fear of falling Increased risk of Nursing Home
Placement Moderate to severe injuries
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Falls cause
Moderate to severe injuries
- bruises, - traumatic brain injuries
- accounts for 46% of fatal falls
- fractures: 6% of falls, including, spine, hip, leg, pelvis, ankle upper arm and hand
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Falls cause
Fear of falling Increased risk of Nursing Home
Placement Moderate to severe injuries Increased risk of death
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Falls cause
Increased risk of death- 15,800 annual deaths in seniors d/t fall (2005); 1.8 Million treated in ER- 85% percent of deaths from falls from seniors 75 and older- after 75 years, white men have highest fatality rates
> white women > black men > black women - Men are more likely to die than women (49% higher
mortality rates)
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Hip Fractures in Seniors
- 1% of falls result in hip fractures ($10 billion cost)- 350,000 senior hip fractures/year- 60% have restricted mobility- 25% remain functionally more
dependent- 25% die within 1 year
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FALLS
Reasons Why Falls Occur
Intrinsic Factors Extrinsic Factors
Normal Aging Changes
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Intrinsic Factors
Normal Aging Changes Neurologic- proprioception- reaction time - righting reflexes
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Intrinsic Factors
Normal Aging Changes Neurologic Gait
- Slower- Stride length and arm swing - Body flexion & head/torso; knees shoulders forward- Lateral sway
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Intrinsic Factors
Normal Aging Changes Neurologic Gait Vision
- Accommodation - Dark adaptation
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Intrinsic Factors
Normal Aging Changes Neurologic Gait Vision Muscle mass
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FALLS
Reasons Why Falls Occur
Intrinsic Factors Extrinsic Factors
Normal Aging Changes
Chronic & Acute Disease
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Intrinsic Factors
Chronic Disease
Cataracts, macular degeneration
Arthritis Parkinsons, Strokes The “Dizzy’s”
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Intrinsic Factors
Chronic Disease
The “Dizzy’s”- 27% of seniors 65+ report during last month - 37% last > 1 minute- 50% of those 80 or greater that are dizzy due to
Benign Positional Vertigo - Usually due to many causes:
- Meniere's disease, circulation, blood pressure drops, - anemia, heart rhythms, anxiety/depression
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Intrinsic Factors
Acute Illness/Confusion UTI, pneumonia, diarrhea, dehydration, vomiting
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FALLS
Reasons Why Falls Occur
Intrinsic Factors Extrinsic Factors
Normal Aging Changes
Chronic & Acute Disease
Trouble walking
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Intrinsic Factors
Trouble Walking (Dysmobility)
- Trouble walking increases with age- > 65 y/o: 15%- 85 y/o: 25% men; 33% women- 2/3 of seniors in hospital/Nursing Homes can’t walk w/o assistance
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FALLS
Reasons Why Falls Occur
Intrinsic Factors Extrinsic Factors
Normal Aging Changes
Chronic & Acute Disease
Medications
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Extrinsic Factors
4+ prescriptions!
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Extrinsic Factors
Medications– The big offenders
- Sedative/hypnotics- Depression/anxiety/mood-stabilizing
medications- Heart, blood pressure, seizure, incontinence,
other medications
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FALLS
Reasons Why Falls Occur
Intrinsic Factors Extrinsic Factors
Normal Aging Changes
Chronic & Acute Disease
Medications
Environment
Improper Use of Cane/Walker
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Extrinsic Factors
Environment- Home hazards: bathrooms, stairs, clutter,
throw rugs, lighting, sidewalks- "risky" behavior
Improper use of cane/walker
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Falls: A Common Concern of Seniors
So What to Do?
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So What to Do?
Screen for Risk Factors
– Do your own Home Safety Evaluation– Evaluate your activity; Exercise– Talk to your doctor
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So What to Do?
Nintendo Wii Golf
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What your doctor will be thinking
Ask all >= 75+
Dx & Treat
Join exercise program
None
>= 2 Falls or
Balance/ Gait
1 Fall or
Balance/ Gait
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Specific Risk Factors, Assessment, Management
Assessment & Risk Factor
Management
Previous Falls? Change environment and activity to reduce recurrent falls
4+ Medications ReduceHigh-risk medications
Review & Reduce
Vision Ample lighting without glare. Avoid multifocal glasses while walking. See eye doctor
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Specific Risk Factors, Assessment, Management
Assessment & Risk Factor
Management
Check BP when standing?
Diagnose & treat cause
Check Balance & Gait Diagnose & treat cause
Check Neuro exam Diagnose & treat cause
Check muscles/joints & range
Diagnose & treat cause
Check heart See CardiologistHome safety evaluation See your handout
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Specific Risk Factors, Assessment, Management
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Evidence shows these interventions work!
StrategyEstimated
Risk of Reduction Trials
Health care-based strategy: % #Balance, gait & strength exercise 14-27 2 of 3
Reduction in home hazards 19 1 of 1
Discontinuation of psychotropic medication
39 1 of 1
Multifactorial risk assessment with targeted management
25-39 3 of 3
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Evidence shows these interventions work!
StrategyEstimated
Risk of Reduction Trials
Community-based strategy: % #Specific balance or strength exercise programs
29-49 2 of 2
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Falls A Common Concern of Seniors
We offer a complimentary fall-risk and/or home safety assessments to our managed care seniors. Please call our Wellness Center at 760-969-6550.
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References
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Health, United States, 2007.
“Clinical Practice”. New England Journal of Medicine 2 January 2003:41-44.“What Causes Falls in the Elderly.” American Family Physician. 1 Apr. 2000. http://
www.aafp.org/online/en/home.html