About one third of the elder population over the age of 65 falls each year [TPS+01].
The risk of an elderly falling increases with age, which also applies for people with neurodegenerative diseases, dementia, delirium, or psychotropic medication [HA10].
As a result, fall related injuries are the number one reason for emergency room visits, and it is also the leading cause of deaths among adults above the age of 65 [JS06].
About 47% of non-injured fallers cannot get up without any assistance [OCC12].
During this period of immobility, their health will be negatively a ected. For example, muscle break down occurs after 30 minutes, which includes other symptoms such as dehydration, pressure sores, hypothermia, and pneumonia are other complications.
The risk of an elderly falling increases with age, which also applies for people with neurodegenerative diseases, dementia, delirium, or psychotropic medication [HA10].
As a result, fall related injuries are the number one reason for emergency room visits, and it is also the leading cause of deaths among adults above the age of 65 [JS06].
About 47% of non-injured fallers cannot get up without any assistance [OCC12].
During this period of immobility, their health will be negatively a ected. For example, muscle break down occurs after 30 minutes, which includes other symptoms such as dehydration, pressure sores, hypothermia, and pneumonia are other complications.