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Medical Issues in Nursing Homes
Falls and fractures
Falls are the most frequent causes of fractures in the elderly. Nursing home residents are at increased risk for falls primarily due to advanced age of the population. There are many other factors which place individuals at risk for falls. Nursing home personnel are regularly required to assess patients to determine their risk for falling, and provide safety devices and services to minimize the risk of injury to the resident. Some of the risk factors for falls include:
- Previous falls
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Stroke
- Central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia and others
- Problems with mobility and gait
- Low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension) on standing up
- Bowel or bladder incontinence
- Dizziness
- Dehydration
- Visual impairment
- Use of restraints
- Medications
Click on any of the links to the right to find out more information about other medical issues that can occur in nursing homes.
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