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Abstract
Aging is associated with many physiological and psychological changes that predispose to the occurrence of several health problems which require medical intervention and can lead to more prescriptions. In spite of the prevalence of chronic diseases that need long-term therapy, elderly persons may medicate themselves with over the counter drugs without consulting their physician. This multiple drug use can lead to poor compliance with the prescribed drug regimen. The nurse should be aware Qf the factors affecting79Summary Falls are responsible for considrable morbidity, immobility, and . mortality among older persons, especially those living in nursing homes. World wide studies showed that approximately 30 % of the elderly persons experience a fail each year. Many factors play a part in determining a persons’ risk of falling. These factors are either endogenous or exogenous. Endogenous factors are related to the individual physiological functioning. They include age, sex, normal age-related changes, disease related symptoms, medical conditions, medications,foot wear, assistive device, medical devices, alcohol abuse, and restraints. Exogenous factors are related to the environment. They include poor lighting, objects or barriers in the person’s surroundings such as electric cords, tom rugs or carpets,slippery floors, cluttered routes, unstable furniture and uneven waLking surface. The modification orAlexandria.The study was carried out in all the twelve governmental and non governmental elderly homes in Alexandria. All elderly persons who fell during the last 6 months prior the beginning of data collection were.