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## ABSTRACT ## Background People living with Parkinson's disease (PD) have a high risk for falls. ## Objective To examine gaps in falls prevention targeting people with PD as part of the Task Force on Global Guidelines for Falls in Older Adults. ## Methods A Delphi consensus process was used to identify specific recommendations for falls in PD. The current narrative review was conducted as educational background with a view to identifying gaps in fall prevention. ## Results A recent Cochrane review recommended exercises and structured physical activities for PD; however, the types of exercises and activities to recommend and PD subgroups likely to benefit require further consideration. Freezing of gait, reduced gait speed, and a prior history of falls are risk factors for falls in PD and should be incorporated in assessments to identify fall risk and target interventions. Multimodal and multi‐domain fall prevention interventions may be beneficial. With advanced or complex PD, balance and strength training should be administered under supervision. Medications, particularly cholinesterase inhibitors, show promise for falls prevention. Identifying how to engage people with PD, their f

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Author

Richard Camicioli; Meg E. Morris; Frederico Pieruccini‐Faria; Manuel Montero‐Odasso; Surim Son; David Buzaglo; Jeffrey M. Hausdorff; Alice Nieuwboer

Publisher

Wiley

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)