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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 13, 2025

4 min

What to Do When a Geriatric Patient is Unsteady After Ambulating?

Over 30% of adults aged 65 and older fall each year, with unsteadiness during or after walking a major contributor. Knowing what to do when a geriatric patient is unsteady after ambulating is a critical aspect of senior care, crucial for ensuring immediate safety and promoting long-term health and independence.

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Oct 9, 2025

5 min

Understanding the Assessment: When assessing an elderly patient who fell it is important to remember that?

According to the CDC, over 32,000 older adults die from fall-related injuries every year, a serious public health concern. When assessing an elderly patient who fell it is important to remember that a fall is rarely just an accident but often a symptom of a deeper, underlying medical issue or a culmination of risk factors.

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