Geriatric syndromes
Mobility & Falls
100

This common condition involves a sudden change in attention and cognition.

What is delirium

100

This type of exercise is especially helpful for preventing falls.

What is balance training?

200

This syndrome includes weight loss, weakness, exhaustion, and slow walking speed

What is frailty

200

The "Timed Up and Go" test is used to assess this.

What is mobility or fall risk?

300

This is the most common type of dementia in older adults

What is Alzheimer's disease

300

This assistive device helps with balance and reduces fall risk.

What is a walker?

400

This condition increases the risk of falls and includes lightheadedness upon standing.

What is orthostatic hypotension?

400

A sudden drop in this can cause older adults to fall.

What is blood pressure?

500

This involuntary leakage of urine affects many older adults.

What is urinary incontinence?

500
  • hat is blood pressure?

  • This vitamin is essential for bone health and fall prevention.

What is vitamin D?