Appropriate Postures and Assistive Devices for Daily Activities to Prevent Falls in the Elderly

Abstract

Elderly people have a deteriorating physical condition and are at risk of falling. Fall hazards could be caused by internal factors, such as unhealthy physical conditions, or external factors, such as unsafe environments inside and outside their home. Injuries from falls for the elderly could affect their daily activities, their mood, and their mental health. Therefore, it is important to ensure that they have correct and safe postures, as well as appropriate equipment to help with their daily activities. This could prevent falls or slips from movements such as sitting down, standing up, choosing a chair, or changing from lying down to sitting at the edge of the bed. Choosing the right bed or a piece of equipment to help with daily activities could help avoid fall risks for the elderly.