Clinical Review
Preventing Falls in Older Adults with Dementia
Fed Pract. 2008 April;25(4):11
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Kye Y. Kim, MD and Mark B. Detweiler, MD, MS
Dr. Kim and Dr. Detweiler are both geriatric psychiatrists at the Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA. In addition, Dr. Kim is a professor in the department of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville and Dr. Detweiler is an assistant professor in the department of neuropsychiatry and behavioral sciences at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg.
With an absence of clear guidelines for fall prevention in these patients, providers must apply their clinical knowledge and experience to individualize general preventive strategies.