“Falls are the main cause of injuries among elderly people, but until now doctors have had few ways of effectively monitoring and counteracting mobility problems among patients. Work by European researchers is set to change that.
Mobility problems, ranging from frequent accidental falls to difficulty standing up or walking, affect millions of Europeans both young and old. Elderly people in particular become more liable to trip due to poor eyesight or poor balance, while health complications, such as strokes and circulatory problems, or debilitating diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s can make performing everyday tasks – even reaching into a cupboard – difficult or even dangerous.”
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eHealthNews.EU, 5 January 2010
