A Lens on Falls: Vision and falls prevention among older adults
$15 THU June 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm A Lens on Falls: Vision and falls prevention among older adults As people age, it is common for their visual function to decrease, which is associated with an increased risk of falling. Older adults with vision loss are twice as likely to fall than older adults without vision loss. Vision plays a key role in the balance and control required to carry out daily activities with older adults relying more heavily on visual information to maintain their balance. Good vision also allows older adults to identify hazards or obstacles in...
