TY  - JOUR
T1  - FAlls and older adults
AU  - Chang HJ, Lynm C, Glass RM
Y1  - 2010/01/20
N1  - 10.1001/jama.303.3.288
JO  - JAMA
SP  - 288
EP  - 288
VL  - 303
IS  - 3
N2  - 
Falls are the leading cause of deaths related to injury among people 65 years and older. More than one-third will fall each year; two-thirds of those who fall will fall again within 6 months. Although falling is not normal, older people are more likely to fall because of sensory changes, bones that are less dense, slower reflexes, and reduced strength. These changes affect walking and balance. The January 20, 2010, issue of JAMA includes an article about care of older adults who fall.

SN  - 0098-7484
M3  - doi: 10.1001/jama.303.3.288
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.303.3.288
ER  -