USPSTF Recommends Exercise to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

The U.S. Preventive Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation in most elders to prevent falls and fractures.

Sponsoring Organization: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

Target Audience: Primary care clinicians

Background

In many studies (several recent), researchers have addressed the value of exercise and multifactorial interventions (e.g., vision improvement, household modifications, incontinence management) to prevent falls and fractures in older adults. In addition, several studies of vitamin D and calcium supplementation in preventing falls or fractures have been published in the past 5 years.

Key Recommendations

In companion updates to its 2012 and 2013 statements, the USPSTF has issued the following recommendations on exercise and multifactorial interventions to prevent falls in community-dwelling older adults (age, ≥65) and on the val…

Reviewing Author

Thomas L. Schwenk, MD

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