NY Times article entitled "Study Warns of Hazards for Elderly Using Walking Aids." This recent study indicates that although canes and walkers are meant to prevent elderly individuals from falling, that walkers and canes are involved in a significant number of falls in this population. Although the study did not explore why this was, the authors speculate that it may be due to inappropriate use or design flaws with the equipment itself. What are other factors that could contribute to walkers and canes being involved in falls? Are older adults who use equipment like this properly trained in the use and care of their equipment?
Monday, June 29, 2009
Hazards for Elderly
NY Times article entitled "Study Warns of Hazards for Elderly Using Walking Aids." This recent study indicates that although canes and walkers are meant to prevent elderly individuals from falling, that walkers and canes are involved in a significant number of falls in this population. Although the study did not explore why this was, the authors speculate that it may be due to inappropriate use or design flaws with the equipment itself. What are other factors that could contribute to walkers and canes being involved in falls? Are older adults who use equipment like this properly trained in the use and care of their equipment?
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