Hip fracture increases the risk of death in older adults, many of whom fail to recover from injury. But most falls can be prevented with lifestyle changes. This is stated by a geriatrician at the Russian Gerontological Research and Clinical Center of the eponymous Russian National Research Medical University. Pirogov from NI Russian Minister of Health Alisa Gotina said: aif.ru.
The doctor stated that the most obvious cause of falls is muscle weakness. Therefore, elderly people need regular physical activity and adequate protein in their diet. In addition, walking and balance problems, which affect 10% of people between the ages of 60-69 and more than 60% of people over the age of 80, can lead to injuries. Special education or use of a cane or walker may help reduce the disorder. Approximately 27-86% of older adults suffer from chronic pain in the back, joints, limbs, and other parts of the body. The doctor emphasized that pain contributes to the development of movement disorders, so there is no need to endure it and consider it an inevitable companion of old age. You should see a therapist or algologist (pain specialist).
Bone loss due to osteoporosis increases the risk of fracture as a result of falls. It can be diagnosed at an early stage using densitometry, an X-ray study of bone density.
Some medications (psychotrophs, tranquilizers) can cause dizziness and weakness. Self-administration of hypertension medications can also lead to a sharp drop and drop in blood pressure. It is also dangerous to take different medications at the same time, so in no case should you prescribe medications yourself. Gotina noted that by visiting a competent therapist with each new prescription, he can analyze drug interactions and immediately replace one of the drugs with more suitable analogues. It is also necessary to visit an ophthalmologist and ENT doctor at least once a year, as vision and hearing disorders increase the risk of injury.
Finally, do not ignore anxiety, low mood, lack of desire and loss of interest in life; These conditions make it difficult to maintain an active lifestyle that reduces the risk of falls. A psychologist or psychiatrist can help with disorders.
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