Everyday Experiences of Physical Function and Awareness of Fall Risk in Older Adulthood.
Shannon T MejíaTai-Te SuFaith C WashingtonSean GolinskiJacob J SosonffPublished in: Innovation in aging (2023)
Findings suggest that misestimation of fall risk is common in older adulthood and informed by appraisals of physical function. Fall prevention strategies could support older adults in understanding their everyday physical function and provide tools to adjust the demands of activities in daily life.