Journal article
Risk of falls and fear of falling in older adults residing in public housing in Ontario, Canada: findings from a multisite observational study
Abstract
BackgroundFalls in older adults is a widely researched topic. However, older adults residing in public housing are a vulnerable population that may have unique risk factors for falls. This study aims to describe the prevalence and risk factors for falls, fear of falling, and seeking medical attending for falls in this population.MethodsSociodemographic and health-related data was collected as part of a community-based health assessment program …
Authors
Pirrie M; Saini G; Angeles R; Marzanek F; Parascandalo J; Agarwal G
Journal
BMC Geriatrics, Vol. 20, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2020
DOI
10.1186/s12877-019-1399-1
ISSN
1471-2318