Fall Prevention
Old Men Lose Balance Because of These 5 Common Mistakes – How to Prevent Balance Loss After 60!
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The 5 hidden mistakes destroying your balance after 60, including the morning rout...
Fall (no pun intended) is about to hit Naperville, and September is National Falls Prevention month. Did you know that according to the National Council on Aging, more than 75% of falls take place ...
Physiologia, Vol. 5, Pages 33: Occupational Therapy Interventions for Fall Prevention in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Multimodal Strategies
Physiologia doi: 10.3390/physiologia5030033
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Think of balance as your body’s report card. By the time you’re 50, how steady you are on your feet is just as important as how strong your muscles feel or how flexible your joints move. A little w...
RICHMOND COUNTY — September is here! We are looking forward to cooler weather and all the things we love about this time of the year! September is also the time when we turn our attention to fall p...
Data from more than 750 hospitals indicate the most effective tool to reduce inpatient falls is sensor technology, according to a Sept. 10 report from Sg2, a Vizient company.
Fall-preve...
In a quiet hospital room in the Midwest, an elderly patient shifts in bed. A soft, almost invisible pad beneath the mattress senses the movement and instantly alerts the caregiver. Across the West ...
Background: Falls and fractures are the leading cause of unintentional injury among older adults, resulting in increased mortality and morbidity, as well as reduced physical function and quality of...
BackgroundThis study aims to develop a advanced machine learning model to predict the fall risk among community-dwelling elders. This study could present actionable advices for early prevention of ...
In a groundbreaking study published in the European Geriatric Medicine journal, researchers have unveiled significant insights into the care of older adults post-hospital discharge, especially thos...
JCM, Vol. 14, Pages 6117: Efficacy of Vitamin D Supplementation on the Risk of Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of Clinical Medicine doi:...
The phenomenon of falls among older adults has emerged as a pressing public health challenge globally. With an aging population in Europe, the ramifications of falls extend beyond individual injuri...
Phoenix, Arizona–(Newsfile Corp. – August 27, 2025) – Helpany, the award-winning San Francisco-based tech company, has reported transformative results across 10 senior communities in Arizona, re...
About one in four Americans are at least 60 years old, and this group now outnumbers children in 11 states and in nearly half of all U.S. counties. Technological advancements are needed to serve a ...
Background: Falls are a leading cause of injury and reduced mobility, particularly among prosthetic users, older adults, and individuals with neuromuscular impairments. Accurate assessment of fall ...
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As more people plan to age in place, the retirement industry has flooded the market with products that promise independence and security. But not everything sold to seniors...
A safe home is more than just four walls. It is the foundation of independence and dignity for seniors. As people age, tasks that once felt simple can become more difficult. Slippery bathrooms, poo...
Do you find yourself hesitating before getting out of bed in the morning or when turning around quickly in the kitchen? After 35 years as a qualified personal trainer, working with thousands of old...
BackgroundAccurately estimating fall risk is a key aspect of community-based and clinical fall prevention programmes. Current methods predict 5-year fall risk for individuals. Since such methods in...
Feeling safe and staying independent as a senior is important to both yourself and to the people who care about you. One of the most common safety considerations for seniors happens to be experienc...
Dr Abdul Ghani
“The measure of a civilisation is how it treats its weakest members.”
As India-and the world-marches towards an ageing population, these words take on urgent relevance. By 2050, ...