Main Topic Comments on the methodological recommendations «A set of measures aimed at preventing falls and fractures among elderly and senile individuals»

Falls in the elderly require close attention from specialists of various profiles due to their high frequency, association with severe injuries, and the risk of death, loss of autonomy. Falls determine the prognosis of life and are closely related to other geriatric syndromes. Falls in patients with osteoporosis increase the probability of fractures, in particular, hip fractures. Unjustified refusal of surgical treatment for elderly patients with hip fractures leads to death or loss of autonomy within a year after the injury. The lack of drug therapy for osteoporosis after surgical treatment of a fracture significantly worsens its results, leads to the risk of repeated fractures, and increases the burden on the healthcare system. The guidelines/methodological recommendations contain structured information on the organization of falls prevention, primary and secondary prevention of fractures from low-energy trauma related to osteoporosis, the organization of medical care for patients with hip fractures, and the infrastructure of medical and social care for elderly and senile patients. Their implementation at all stages of medical and social care will ensure healthy aging, preserve the quality of life and autonomy of the elderly.

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