Since january 1st of this year, people over 65 years old had a fall in Europe, sometimes with serious consequences.
Since january 1st of this year, people over 65 years old had a fall in Europe, sometimes with serious consequences.
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Footwear
- Wrong footwear: Feet are the first resource to achieve autonomy, as they make it possible to move along. Taking them into consideration is all the more important when balance or motor skills are poor. The wrong footwear, or even walking barefoot, is conducive to falling. Choosing the right shoes is very important: they must provide enough room for toes to feel at ease while holding the foot and ankle in place.
Many studies indicate that fall risks significantly vary according to the type of shoes worn by seniors. Koepsell's team showed in a study made in 2004 that, while sports shoes are associated with a low risk of falling among the elderly, this risk greatly increases for people walking barefoot.
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