Perceptions of Fear of Falling in Older Adults
Many adults are afraid of falling. While aging can affect one's physical and cognitive abilities related to fear of falling (FOF), research has revealed that FOF increases risk of falls and adversely affects independence levels among older adults. The purpose of this study was to explore olde...
Main Author: | Germano, Ken |
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Format: | Others |
Language: | en |
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ScholarWorks
2019
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Online Access: | https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6898 https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=8177&context=dissertations |
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