Presentation and management of falls

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Across
  1. 1. increased side to side movement due to unsteadiness
  2. 4. an environmental risk factor where there's too many things on the floor causing a tripping hazard
  3. 6. reduced muscle mass and strength
  4. 8. more than 4 meds which can be a risk for falls
  5. 9. this is slower, there are shorter steps and less time spent on one leg
  6. 12. inner ear system responsible for balance
  7. 14. sense of position, movement and force, which is reduced in ageing
Down
  1. 2. specialist who helps with daily activities and does home assessments
  2. 3. the leading cause of injury/a prevalent geriatric syndrome
  3. 5. investigation to detect irregular heart rhythms potentially responsible for falls
  4. 7. sharpness of vision which is reduced as we age
  5. 8. health care professional who helps with mobility and physical function
  6. 10. a neuropathic disease which can cause falls
  7. 11. a BP lowering agent for hypertension, heart failure and angina
  8. 13. neurological disorder involving slow postural reflex, tremor, rigidity and slow movement