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Falls syndrome in the elderly: prevention and remedies IMPORTANT: A fall in the elderly is not a banal accident. It is a medical signal requiring investigation. Statistically, one in three elderly over 65 falls at least once a year, and over 80 the figure reaches one in two. Hip fractures after falls have a 20-30% mortality in the first year and lead to loss of autonomy in half of survivors. Do not minimize. Every fall must be discussed with the doctor, who will investigate the cause (cardiovascular, neurological, visual, medication-related, musculoskeletal) and establish a prevention plan. Information in this article is adjunct to medical strategy. ...

Natural Remedies for Dizziness Dizziness is that unpleasant sensation that makes you feel like the world is spinning around you, even when you are standing still. Whether we are talking about vertigo or simple dizziness from a sudden movement, it can be a frightening and destabilizing experience. In traditional communities, people knew how to help themselves with simple plants and methods that have worked for centuries. ...