Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Intrinsic Factors - Presyncope / Syncope • Cardiac • Non-Cardiac Sensory Impairments • Vision • Vestibular • Neuropathy • Proprioception Neurological / Psychiatric • Stroke • Parkinsonism • Cognition • Depression • Other Performance Measures • Weakness • Decreased Balance • Gait Abnormalities Musculo-skeletal • Arthritis - Extrinsic Factors - Drugs • Polypharmacy - esp. > 4 medications • Psychotropics Environment • Rugs • Stairs • Lighting #Falls #Elderly #Geriatrics #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
