Ms. Ayush Chandra and Ms. Sradha Madan Ray under the guidance of DEMCARES, SCARF India write about the leading causes for falls in persons with dementia and how caregivers can prevent these falls. 

According to WHO risk of falls in old age increases due to several factors such as changes in physical function, sensory input, and cognition. For a patient with cognitive impairment the risk is doubled and can lead to more complications (Scala G & Kraemer, 2009).

Symptoms like weight loss, memory loss, weakness, and fatigue should not be mistaken as a sign of the"normal aging" process. Dr. Shital Raval explains 12 common but misleading symptoms in the elderly and why you should seek a doctor's opinion instead of ignoring them. 

Dementia is recognized as a global health concern. It is a neurocognitive disorder, which is primarily prevalent in the elderly population. The symptoms include significant memory loss with impairments in other cognitive functions and behavioural manifestations. It has been found that certain characteristics of dementia, especially agitation and aggression can cause severe distress to the caregivers. The undesirable and distressing behavioural manifestations have been termed as ‘Challenging Behaviour’.

Persons with Multiple Sclerosis are often more likely to lose balance. MSSI Chennai explains the reasons why.  And six exercises that can help a person with MS improve balance. 

Persons with Multiple Sclerosis who have numbness in legs/ feet may feel less than sure footed when walking or climbing stairs. This may cause them to lean forward to watch their feet as they move, and that puts further strain on back and neck. In a good posture, the head is centered above spine and chin is level with the ground.