Abstract:

With the ageing process, retractions occur in the elderly, noticeable insufficiency occurs, difficulties related to daily life activities occur. These changes in the elderly affect the quality of life in a negative way by limiting individuals’ daily life activities. Falling is a situation that causes fear and anxiety in the elderly. Despite the fact that declines are not a condition of ageing, the frequency of occurrence increases with age, it is a major health problem that causes mortality and morbidity in elderly individuals. However, in literature it has been stated that the risk of falling is increased due to the deterioration of medical condition, polypharmacy, environmental factors and confusion, especially in the elderly who are being treated at the hospital. The fear of falling can also negatively affect the feeling of confidence in the elderly individuals about their life activities, reduce their ability to carry out their daily life activities and lead to a less active lifestyle. The goal in the care of the elderly is to improve the quality of life of the elderly as well as the treatment of diseases, to ensure that the elderly individuals are as healthy and independent as possible.

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