Association Between History of Abuse and Falling in Older Adults.

Carlos A Reyes-OrtizJose Mauricio Ocampo-ChaparroAdalberto Campo-AriasHolly HolmesJohn Halphen

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2018)

History of abuse (emotional, physical, or sexual) was strongly associated with falling in older adults living in Bogota. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and further delineate the independent effects of elder abuse on fall risk.

Keyphrases

physical activity
intimate partner violence
mental health