Falls may trigger body weight decline in nursing home residents

The effect of falls on changes in body weight is still unknown. This study investigated the extent to which falls can modify the course of body weight in nursing home residents, and aimed to identify the factors that might modulate this effect. The sample included 132 residents aged ≥60 y who had experienced at least one fall after nursing home admission. Body weight was measured monthly in the 6 mo after the fall in the entire sample, and also...