Higher Fatigue Prospectively Increases the Risk of Falls in Older Men.

Sharon W RennerJane A CauleyPatrick J BrownRobert M BoudreauTodd M BearTerri BlackwellNancy E LaneNancy W Glynn

Published in: Innovation in aging (2020)

Fatigue is an important risk factor of falling independent of established risk factors. Reductions in fatigue (ie, increased energy) may lessen the burden of falls in older men and provide a novel avenue for fall risk intervention.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
risk factors
middle aged
sleep quality
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
depressive symptoms