Dizziness is a symptom experienced by one quarter to one third of older adults. Etiology includes a variety of central nervous system, cardiovascular, otologic, and sensory causes. One of the most ...
An elderly lady with type 2 diabetes presented with the complaint of lack of confidence when mobilizing. Although she had experienced a single fall, this had resulted in a disproportionate reduction ...
Dear Annie: I am a retired RN, and I was interested when one of your readers wrote that if an elderly person falls, they should not be allowed to drive. I am here to tell you there is no direct ...