Page 5 - Mobility Issues In Elderly
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Mobility Issues In Elderly
● Mobility declines with increasing age, and the most
complex and demanding tasks are affected first.
● The first signs of declining mobility are typically
observed for more demanding mobility tasks, such as
walking long distance or running
● Occurs in the early stages of functional decline prior
to the onset of performing difficult tasks.
● Hearing and vision impairments correlate with an
increasing fall risk, particularly in those who have
multiple sensory impairments.
Self-monitoring:
1. Bed mobility
2. Sit-to-stand ability
3. Walking ability
4. Functional activity
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