Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: June | Volume: 13 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 161-167
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230628
Fall Risk Assessment in Mild Cognitively Impaired Institutionalised Elderly
Simran Sadawana Nareshkumar1, Dr. Aishwarya Akash2
1Student, DPO’s Nett College of Physiotherapy, Thane, India
2Assistant Professor, DPO’s Nett College of Physiotherapy, Thane, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Aishwarya Akash
ABSTRACT
Occurrence of falls with advancing age is the most common phenomenon observed in the elder population. Degenerative changes in the somatosensory system as well with decline in cognition are the most common contributing factors. Gradual deterioration in the processing of higher mental functions has the potential to increase the episodes of falls. Incidence of fall in geriatrics residing in an institutionalised old age home are the most common cause of concern as it increases their level of dependence on the caregivers. Present study aims to evaluate risk of fall in institutionalised elderly with mild cognitive impairment by administering a reliable and valid Tinneti POMA assessment tool.
Key words: Falls, cognitive impairment, geriatrics, Balance, Gait.