The role of frailty in the association between depression and fall risk among older adults.

Matthew C LohmanBriana MezukAmanda J FairchildNicholas V RescinitiAnwar T Merchant

Published in: Aging & mental health (2021)

Frailty explains a significant proportion of increased likelihood of falls among older adults with depression. Treatment and management of frailty symptoms may be an important components of fall prevention among older adults with depression.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
depressive symptoms
community dwelling
replacement therapy