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Stepping Strong: Integrating Podiatry into Chemotherapy Care Enhances Patient Outcomes

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Neglected Crisis in Cancer Survivorship Care Chemotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, significantly improving survival rates for many patient...
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Geriatric Care Devices Market to Reach USD 26.83 Billion by 2033 Driven by Growing Elderly Population

Geriatric Care Devices Market Outlook 2025–2033 The Geriatric Care Devices Market is poised for substantial growth, projected to rise from USD 14.80 billion in 2025 to USD 26.83 billion by 2033, r...
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Older people who walk like this rarely fall down. Doctors revealed! - 7 walking secrets

Older People Who Walk Like This Rarely Fall Down. Doctors Revealed! - 7 Walking Secrets We'll Cover: Discover 7 doctor-approved walking techniques that prevent falls in seniors. Learn the heel-...
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Walk the Path to Wellness

More than 55 local seniors attended “Walk the Path to Wellness,” a free interactive health and wellness event focused on fall prevention, held Oct. 21 at Munson Township Hall. Presented by the Gea...
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These smart home upgrades make aging at home safer and easier

Aging changes the way we move, see, and balance, often in ways that sneak up on us. Many adults, especially those 65 and older, start to notice small hesitations when reaching or climbing, and that...
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Norfolk Council Deploys AI for Elderly Fall Prevention

Norfolk County Council has fully deployed an artificial intelligence system designed to proactively identify and support elderly and vulnerable adults at high risk of falling, a move hailed for imp...
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AI That Sees the Fall Before It Happens: Preventing Accidents in Senior Living Homes

Imagined by Coby Mendoza Through Generative AI | TelumKey Points • Advanced AI combines cameras, pressure sensors, and motion analytics to detect early signs of fall risk days before an incident. •...
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Effectiveness of an improved fall risk assessment form combined with obstacle physical activity testing in preventing falls in older adults hospitalized patients

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of personalized preventive interventions guided by an improved Risk Assessment Form and an obstacle physical activity test in preventing fall...
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Bathroom Fall Prevention Technology Transforming Patient Outcomes

Bathroom falls remain one of the most serious risks for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals, with wet surfaces and traditional bathing fixtures creating hazardous environments. Recent advan...
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Fall After 60? Do These 5 Recovery Steps Immediately (Before Hip Surgery Ruins Your Life)

Fall After 60? Do These 5 Recovery Steps Immediately (Before Hip Surgery Ruins Your Life) We'll Cover In this video, you'll discover the exact 5 recovery steps every senior needs to follow imme...
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Optimizing Clinical Fall Risk Prediction: A Data-Driven Integration of EHR Variables with the Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool

In this study we aim to better align fall risk prediction from the Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool (JHFRAT) with additional clinically meaningful measures via a data-driven modelling approa...
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7 Footwear Choices Destroying Balance After 65 (3 Safe Swaps Inside) [Falls Drop 74% Fast]

7 Footwear Choices Destroying Balance After 65 (3 Safe Swaps Inside) [Falls Drop 74% Fast] We'll Cover Discover the 7 dangerous footwear mistakes silently destroying your balance after 65, incl...
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Hospital, Nursing Home Data and Communication Gaps Underpin OIG Falls Report

A recently released report from a federal watchdog agency drew attention to nursing homes’ underreporting of resident falls involving major injury – but policymakers and providers should not overlo...
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How Walking 30 Minutes a Day Can Lower Your Risk of Falling by Half

Image Source: Shutterstock Falls are one of the most common—and most dangerous—health risks facing older adults. Yet research shows that something as simple as a daily walk can dramatically reduce...
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From Fear to Freedom: How Fall Detection Tech Helps Older Adults Stay Active and Confident

When we think about wellbeing, we often picture healthy eating, gentle exercise, or mindfulness. But for many older adults, there’s another aspect of wellbeing that matters just as much: feeling sa...
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The effects of intrinsic foot muscle strengthening interventions for adults over age 65: a randomized controlled trial protocol

Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury in adults ≥65 years. While causes of falls are multifactorial, weakness or disuse of the intrinsic foot muscles (IFM) can contribute. The purpose...
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A Real‐World Study on the Morse Fall Scale and Clinical Judgment Method for Fall Risk in Adult Inpatients

ABSTRACT Aim To compare the predictive performance of the Morse Fall Scale and the Clinical Judgment Method for Fall Risk for assessing fall risk among hospitalized adults using real-world data. ...
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Which Standing Balance Activities Work Best in Occupational Therapy?

Standing balance is fundamental to independence and safety in daily life, playing a crucial role in occupational therapy. The most effective standing balance activities in occupational therapy are ...
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5 Gentle Exercises Recommended by Physiotherapists and Osteopaths

Staying active doesn’t always mean running marathons or lifting heavy weights. Sometimes, the best thing for your body is the simplest movement. For many people living with back pain, neck tension,...
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ThedaCare: As you get older, take steps to avoid travel and falls

Stumble, stumble, fall. What may seem like a minor incident can quickly become serious, especially for older adults. That's why ThedaCare is sharing tips to help people get back on their feet...
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Could learning to fall help you live longer?

Falls are inevitable, but new research proves that with practice, you can lower your risk of fractures and head trauma.During a lecture on fall prevention, Jacob Sosnoff, associate dean for researc...
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