Analysis of the health profiles and prevalence of falls for patients over 65 years of age in a thermal environment

A falls prevention programme has been initiated in balneotherapy at Balaruc-les-Bains. To determine the health profiles of subjects who are at risk of falls, over 65 years of age and attending balneotherapy. Questionnaires were used to evaluate people on their fear of falling. Fatigue was assessed by visual analog scale as well as by functional status over the past 12 months. EQ-5D-3L, the IPAQ questionnaire and Fried’s frailty scale were all...