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Falls are a serious concern for older adults, with one in four Americans aged 65 and over experiencing a fall each year. Understanding what causes balance and gait problems in the elderly is the first step toward prevention and maintaining independence.
Affecting at least 1 in 5,000 individuals, Marfan syndrome is a progressive genetic disorder of connective tissue. As with many chronic conditions, aging introduces unique challenges, prompting many to ask: **Do some features of Marfan's syndrome get worse with age?**
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one in four adults aged 65 and older fall each year. When assessing an older client as they walk into the examination room, which finding would the nurse document as abnormal? The correct answer involves recognizing gait deviations that signal an increased risk of falls or underlying health conditions, such as neurological or musculoskeletal disorders.
