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Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

JAMA Clinical Reviews

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This chapter emphasizes that falls are not inevitable with aging and stresses the importance of annually screening older adults for their risk of falling. The discussion covers various screening methods, from one-item questions to more detailed assessments, to address the underreporting of falls and take actionable steps in reducing fall risks.

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