AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A fall in the elderly can have a devastating effect. It may result in loss of independence, chronic pain, and reduced quality of life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Falls can cause broken bones, like wrist, arm, ankle, and hip fractures. Falls can cause head injuries. These can be very serious, especially if the person is taking certain medicines (like blood thinners).

Detailed explanation-3: -Falls can cause adverse psychological impact on carees, increased fear of falling again, decreased self-efficacy, and confidence in balance [5].

Detailed explanation-4: -In general, fractures are the most common serious injury resulting from falls in older persons. Specifically, fractures of the hip, wrist, humerus, and pelvis in this age group result from the combined effects of falls, osteoporosis, and other factors that increase susceptibility to injury.