Fall Prevention
The problem is so worrisome—falls are the second leading cause of injury-related death among adults aged 65 and over in the world, according to the ...
BackgroundFalls are a leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths in older adults. A variety of community-delivered, evidence-based, fall risk-reduction programs have been developed and prove...
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults in the United States which leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Though screening for ...
LANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2025) – Older adults face a significantly higher risk of injury from fires and falls, with statistics showing they are ...
... falls prevention in older adults: a qualitative study. Marissa H G Gerards, BMJ Open, 2022. Infographic: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults.
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey has collaborated with researchers at Stanford University to evaluate its Balance Assessment feature, a technology available with Edge AI. A recent peer-reviewed st...
Can Vitamin D Protect Your Heart? Researchers from the British Medical Journal analyzed the effects of vitamin D supplementation in over 16,800 adults ...
... adults and roughly half of cancer deaths are preventable ... In older adults, regular exercise helps prevent falls and maintaining independence.
Both social and physical environmental factors should be a key focus in fall prevention strategies. Show more. Please log in to get access to this ...
With healthcare facilities facing staff shortages and increased patient loads, innovative AI-driven solutions are becoming a necessity. Solutions from companies like Vitalacy, Current Health, and C...
Fall prevention: How to prevent falls in older adults. An expert from the new UAB Falls Clinic provides tips on how to keep older adults safe from ...
... Elderly Well-being and Prevent Falls. ... adults, ultimately reducing the risk of falls. The Silver Sneakers Project is specially designed for ...
... prevent older adults from living fulfilled and independent lives in their own homes. VIVO Hub devices include clothing that 'puts itself on ...
... Elderly Well-being and Prevent Falls. Written by Alpro Pharmacy on 18 ... adults, ultimately reducing the risk of falls. The Silver Sneakers ...
The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes on fall induced injuries in community dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of ...
Online and Adult Learning · Outreach and Engagement · University Division ... Here are some strategies to prevent flips and falls when walking in snowy ...
FallGuard, another project aimed at preventing falls among older adults, developed a 3D-printed prototype for a physical product. Other concepts ...
Older adults who engage in daily nut consumption have a significantly lower risk for death, dementia, and physical disability.
LOCK HAVEN — Every 11 seconds, an elderly person visits the emergency room due to a fall, and every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from ...
Moving an elderly relative into your home is a significant decision that requires thoughtful preparation and an understanding of their unique needs. It’s a transition that can be both emotionally r...
... falls and recurrent falls in older adults. ... Drug-related falls in older patients: implicated drugs, consequences, and possible prevention strategies.