Age-related Balance And Strength Decline In The Older Adult
Allison Weiner-Lasher
Age-related changes in balance, strength and mobility can significantly affect an older adult’s safety, independence and future care needs. In this article, Dr. Allison Weiner-Lasher examines these changes through an integrated physical and occupational therapy perspective and explains how standardized functional assessments can support more accurate, defensible nurse life care planning.
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