Fall prevention

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Fall Prevention

Fall prevention (/fɔːl prɪˈvɛnʃən/) is a set of measures designed to prevent fall accidents, particularly in older adults.

Etymology

The term "fall prevention" is derived from the English words "fall" and "prevention". "Fall" in this context refers to the act of unintentionally coming to rest on the ground or another lower level, typically as a result of accident or injury. "Prevention" refers to the action of stopping something from happening or arising.

Definition

Fall prevention encompasses a wide range of activities, including exercise, medication review, vision correction, and home modification, all aimed at reducing the risk of falls among at-risk populations, particularly the elderly.

Related Terms

  • Fall: An event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower level.
  • Geriatric: A branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people.
  • Physical Therapy: The treatment or management of physical disability, malfunction, or pain by exercise, massage, hydrotherapy, etc., without the use of medicines, surgery, or radiation.
  • Occupational Therapy: The use of particular activities as an aid to recuperation from physical or mental illness.

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