Citation

Bongue B, Hugues J, Achour É, Colvez A, Sass C. Soins Gerontol. 2016; 21(120): 24-29.

Vernacular Title

Mieux prévenir les chutes chez les personnes âgées.

Affiliation

Centre technique d'appui et de formation des Centres d'examens de santé (Cetaf), 67-69 avenue de Rochetaillée, 42100 Saint-Étienne, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Masson Editeur)

DOI

10.1016/j.sger.2016.05.006

PMID

27449306

Abstract

The prevention of falls in the elderly requires action on several levels. Firstly, it is essential to identify those at risk of a fall. They must then be encouraged to do appropriate physical and sports activities, a factor of prevention. Social workers have a major role to play in supporting elderly people and encouraging them to participate in such programmes.

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Language: fr