A high potential for impaired safety is a concern in older patients because of:

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Changes in sensory perception, such as decreased vision and hearing, can increase the risk of falls and accidents in older patients. Atrophy of neurons and decrease in brain weight are normal age-related changes and may not necessarily impair safety. Impaired feedback in the brain is a vague term and does not provide enough information to determine its impact on safety.

A High Potential for Impaired Safety Is a Concern in Older