The prevalence and determinants of home accidents among older men and women in Türkiye

Individuals of advanced age are susceptible to accidents in their domestic environments. A wide spectrum of factors contributes to the occurrence of such accidents. The prevention of home accidents requires an awareness of the risk factors involved, an enhancement of programs designed to facilitate healthy aging, and an increased emphasis on preventive measures. Some lifestyle modifications (exercise, nutritional therapy, home design, and the use of assistive devices) can be employed to minimise the risk factors for falls in older individuals, and the medications they use for morbid conditions should be reviewed. Improving the self-care skills of the geriatric population, educating and supporting the older adult and their carers will reduce the number of traumatic injuries requiring hospitalisation.