OLDER ADULTS REPORTING FEAR OF FALLING PRESENT WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL FUNCTION

Abstract

Falls pose a significant risk to older adults (OAs), often leading to fear of falling (FOF). This study investigated the prevalence and the impact of FOF on physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and physical function in OAs living in a community-dwelling facility (CDF). Ninety-three OAs were included in the study.