Prevention program for fallings in elderly

Abstract

The senescence is an irreversible phenomenon and causes changes in the epidemiological morbidity and mortality profile. The elderly people are more susceptible to fall ́s events. Falls are common among older people and a major public health challenge1 and could be associated with the negative impact on the quality of life, mainly in females.2–4 The risk to falls can be reduced by preventionsprograms focused on balance exercises and strength training.3 This is the premise to development toreducing falling in senescence, through promotion programs and health prevention of the elderly.5–8