A general perspective of falls amongst the elderly. A Literature review study

摘要: This subject was chosen after the authors had been on several practice work in different old people’s homes Helsinki. The realized that falls are a concern among elderly population and researched topic whereby, they found people is problem worldwide. aim of this research to create awareness about existence amongst provide information importance active ageing. also provides us with consequences how can be prevented using scientific based practices. questions are: What main does it affect their quality life? How institutions? Active ageing theoretical frame reference for study answer questions, used qualitative analysis deductive content from related articles order come up recent topic. results show prone unpredictable unexpected falls. Falls common risk falling increases increasing age. Old who fall experience greater functional decline activities daily living may at high even again. Falling or fear has considerable implications an aged person's lifestyle, resulting decreased activity mobility, increase dependence affecting life.