Falls are one of the main risks to the health and autonomy of people over 65 years of age. They can not only cause fractures and other injuries, but also fear of falling back, loss of strength and a progressive deterioration of independence. Dr. Ivon Rivera, specialist in Geriatrics at Vithas Madrid Arturo Soria University Hospital, explains what are the main risk factors and what measures can help prevent them.
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Falls are one of the main risks to the health and autonomy of people over 65 years of age. They can not only cause fractures and other injuries, but also fear of falling back, loss of strength and a progressive deterioration of independence. Dr. Ivon Rivera, specialist in Geriatrics at Vithas Madrid Arturo Soria University Hospital, explains what are the main risk factors and what measures can help prevent them. Image ID: 111348670 Hip prosthesi…