Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Free-falling Bodies: Example01:05

Free-falling Bodies: Example

32.8K
An object falling without any air resistance under the influence of gravitational force is said to be in free-fall. For free-falling bodies, the acceleration due to gravity is constant, irrespective of their mass. Free-fall is experienced not only by objects falling downward, but also by all objects whose motion is influenced by gravitational force alone. The dynamics of free-fall motion can be calculated using kinematic equations of motion, since free-fall acceleration is constant.
The...
32.8K
Ethical Issues01:27

Ethical Issues

2.3K
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
2.3K
Free-falling Bodies: Introduction01:07

Free-falling Bodies: Introduction

13.2K
All objects, neglecting air resistance, fall with the same acceleration towards the Earth's center due to the force exerted by the Earth's gravity. This experimentally determined fact is unexpected because we are so accustomed to the effects of air resistance and friction that we expect light objects to fall slower than heavier ones. People believed that a heavier object had a greater acceleration when falling until Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) proved otherwise. We now know this is...
13.2K
Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients01:15

Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients

278
Elderly individuals encompass a diverse population with varying degrees of age-related physiological changes. Defining the elderly presents challenges, as the geriatric population is often arbitrarily categorized as individuals older than 65. However, many individuals in this group lead active and healthy lives, with an increasing number surpassing 85 years and falling into the older elderly category. Physiological changes associated with aging impact performance capacity and homeostatic...
278
Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System01:29

Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System

6.3K
The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
6.3K
Pharmacodynamics in Geriatric Patients: Effects of Age01:27

Pharmacodynamics in Geriatric Patients: Effects of Age

241
Age-related pharmacokinetic changes are extensively documented, but understanding age-related pharmacodynamic alterations is relatively limited. This knowledge gap can be partly attributed to the complexity of developing appropriate measures of drug responses compared to bioanalytical methods for determining drug concentrations.Most information regarding age-related differences in human pharmacodynamics originates from cross-sectional studies. However, these studies assume that observed mean...
241

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Advancing vision care in children - bridging science, policy, and practice.

BMC pediatrics·2026
Same author

Development of a Mobile Application for EMS Treatment Protocols Based on a Human-Centered Design Approach.

Prehospital emergency care·2026
Same author

The "Leicester, Leicestershire, and RUtland Chronic Kidney Disease Integrated Care Delivery Project" (LUCID) programme update: the impact on novel kidney therapies.

Clinical kidney journal·2025
Same author

Impact of a digitally enabled, time-restricted eating weight management program, the Roczen program, on eating behaviors, depression symptoms and health related quality of life.

Eating behaviors·2025
Same author

Ten Top Tips for the Management of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Adults within Primary Care.

Obesity facts·2025
Same author

Integrated primary and secondary care optimizes the management of people with CKD-the LUCID project.

Clinical kidney journal·2025
Same journal

Skin Cancer: Management of Cutaneous Melanoma.

FP essentials·2026
Same journal

Skin Cancer: Management of Actinic Keratoses and Keratinocyte Carcinomas.

FP essentials·2026
Same journal

Skin Cancer: Diagnosis.

FP essentials·2026
Same journal

Skin Cancer: Screening and Prevention.

FP essentials·2026
Same journal

Skin Cancer.

FP essentials·2026
Same journal

Obesity Management: Surgical Interventions.

FP essentials·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 11, 2026

Design and Analysis for Fall Detection System Simplification
08:05

Design and Analysis for Fall Detection System Simplification

Published on: April 6, 2020

11.2K

Issues in Geriatric Care: Falls.

Dipesh Patel1, Richard J Ackermann1

  • 1Mercer University School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine, 1550 College St, Macon, Georgia 31207-0001.

FP Essentials
|May 2, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Older adults frequently fall, risking fractures and injury. Annual screening and interventions like exercise and medication review can significantly reduce fall risk and improve safety.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Innovations in iTUG Test for Enhanced Risk Assessment and Cognitive Insights
05:26

Author Spotlight: Innovations in iTUG Test for Enhanced Risk Assessment and Cognitive Insights

Published on: October 25, 2024

1.8K
Kinematics and Ground Reaction Force Determination: A Demonstration Quantifying Locomotor Abilities of Young Adult, Middle-aged, and Geriatric Rats
10:28

Kinematics and Ground Reaction Force Determination: A Demonstration Quantifying Locomotor Abilities of Young Adult, Middle-aged, and Geriatric Rats

Published on: February 22, 2011

20.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 11, 2026

Design and Analysis for Fall Detection System Simplification
08:05

Design and Analysis for Fall Detection System Simplification

Published on: April 6, 2020

11.2K
Author Spotlight: Innovations in iTUG Test for Enhanced Risk Assessment and Cognitive Insights
05:26

Author Spotlight: Innovations in iTUG Test for Enhanced Risk Assessment and Cognitive Insights

Published on: October 25, 2024

1.8K
Kinematics and Ground Reaction Force Determination: A Demonstration Quantifying Locomotor Abilities of Young Adult, Middle-aged, and Geriatric Rats
10:28

Kinematics and Ground Reaction Force Determination: A Demonstration Quantifying Locomotor Abilities of Young Adult, Middle-aged, and Geriatric Rats

Published on: February 22, 2011

20.2K

Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Falls are a major health concern for older adults, affecting one in three annually.
  • Falls result in 2.5 million emergency department visits and are linked to 87% of fractures in this demographic.
  • A history of falls is the primary risk factor, alongside frailty, certain medications, and medical conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and risks associated with falls in older adults.
  • To outline current recommendations for fall screening and prevention strategies.
  • To emphasize a multifactorial approach to managing fall risk in the elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • Annual screening for falls in individuals aged 65 and older.
  • Utilizing tools like questionnaires and the Timed Up & Go test for fall risk assessment.
  • Reviewing and modifying risk factors including home environment, medications, vision, physical condition, and footwear.

Main Results:

  • Identified history of falls, frailty, specific medications, and polypharmacy as key risk factors.
  • Recommended interventions include environmental modifications, medication review, addressing sensory impairments, and promoting physical exercise.
  • Highlighted the need to consider vitamin D and calcium supplementation.
  • Emphasized balancing anticoagulation needs with fall-related bleeding risks.

Conclusions:

  • Regular fall screening is crucial for older adults.
  • A comprehensive, individualized approach is necessary for effective fall prevention.
  • Interventions should address modifiable risk factors to reduce fall incidence and related injuries.