older people’s health issues
Falls in Older Adults
Treatment of Falls
Treatment of injuries from falls Treatment of any disorders that could lead to falls Physical therapy The first priority is treatment of injuries, such as head injuries, fractures, sprained ligaments, and strained muscles. The next priority is to prevent subsequent falls by treating disorders that may have contributed to the fall. For example, in people who have a very slow heart rate accompanied by light-headedness, a pacemaker for the heart may be implanted. If possible, potentially harmful medications are stopped, the dose is reduced, or another medication is substituted. Physical Therapy (PT) and 