Fall Prevention

7 Walking Secrets Older People Use: Why Those Who Walk Like This Rarely Fall Down After 70

7 Walking Secrets Older People Use: Why Those Who Walk Like This Rarely Fall Down After 70 We'll Cover ✓ Heel-to-toe walking technique for better stability ✓ Eye-level horizon trick to improve ...

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Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 7617: Grip Strength, Fall Efficacy, and Balance Confidence as Associated Factors with Fall Risk in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in the Community

Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 7617: Grip Strength, Fall Efficacy, and Balance Confidence as Associated Factors with Fall Risk in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in the Community Applied Sc...

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Slower Arm Movements Signal Increased Fall Risk in Older Adults

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences has unveiled critical insights into the biomechanics of balance recovery among older adults, shedding light on...

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Metabolomic Profiling Identifies Early Biomarkers of Frailty, Balance Impairment, and Fall Risks in Older Adults

Gerontology. 2025 Jun 30:1-25. doi: 10.1159/000546772. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The global aging population poses significant challenges to healthcare, with frailty, balance impa...

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Advice Needed: Choosing Nordic nRF52840 + Bosch BHI260AP IMU for Wearable Fall-Detection Device

I'm working on a wrist-worn wearable aimed at elderly fall detection, with the following planned specs: MCU: Nordic nRF52840 (chosen for low-power BLE, decent processing for edge ML) IMU Sensor: B...

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Healthcare, Vol. 13, Pages 1549: Fall Risk and Knowledge of Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs Among Saudi Older Adults

Healthcare, Vol. 13, Pages 1549: Fall Risk and Knowledge of Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs Among Saudi Older Adults Healthcare doi: 10.3390/healthcare13131549 Authors: Ayesha Yasmeen Mamoon H...

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60 70 80 Years Old Walking Less Try Doing These 5 Things Instead! Elderly Health

60 70 80 Years Old Walking Less? Try Doing These 5 Things Instead! Elderly Health We'll Cover: • Chair-based strength training that builds muscle 40% faster than walking • Water-based activities...

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A Multimodal Fall Prevention Intervention in the Setting of the Emergency Department

J Am Geriatr Soc. 2025 Jun 27. doi: 10.1111/jgs.19613. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The emergency department (ED) is an opportune setting for fall prevention interventions. We implemen...

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Take healthy steps to stay in motion

I am not a fan of heights, so my awareness that falling from a great height is dangerous has kept my back to the side of a lighthouse when up on the rim and has kept me back from the edge of walkin...

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4 Deadly Walking Habits Seniors Think Are Healthy (The Truth Will Shock You)

Title: 4 Deadly Walking Habits Seniors Think Are Healthy (The Truth Will Shock You) We'll Cover: • The dangerous "power walker" trap destroying senior joints • How "supportive" shoes are secretl...

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Development of Fall Risk Classification Models for Community-Dwelling Older Adults using Latent Class Analysis and Machine Learning

Gerontology. 2025;71(5):337-350. doi: 10.1159/000544779. Epub 2025 Feb 20.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to identify fall-risk groups among community-dwelling older adults in South...

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The Shoe Mistake 89% of Seniors Make That Guarantees Falls (3 Safe Alternatives)

The Shoe Mistake 89% of Seniors Make That Guarantees Falls (3 Safe Alternatives) We'll Cover: • The shocking 89% statistic about senior footwear mistakes • Why slippers and loose shoes are sec...

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Jason Yang and Ruoqi Li Featured In XYZ Media's "Next Generation of Innovators" Series for Developing an AI-Driven Multimodal Model Advancing Elderly Fall Risk Assessment

LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XYZ Media, a leading media company that bridges educational pursuits with technological innovation, is proud to announce the latest feature in its...

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Fall Prevention

7 Walking Secrets Older People Use: Why Those Who Walk Like This Rarely Fall Down After 70

Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 7617: Grip Strength, Fall Efficacy, and Balance Confidence as Associated Factors with Fall Risk in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in the Community

Slower Arm Movements Signal Increased Fall Risk in Older Adults

Metabolomic Profiling Identifies Early Biomarkers of Frailty, Balance Impairment, and Fall Risks in Older Adults

Advice Needed: Choosing Nordic nRF52840 + Bosch BHI260AP IMU for Wearable Fall-Detection Device

Healthcare, Vol. 13, Pages 1549: Fall Risk and Knowledge of Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs Among Saudi Older Adults

60 70 80 Years Old Walking Less Try Doing These 5 Things Instead! Elderly Health

A Multimodal Fall Prevention Intervention in the Setting of the Emergency Department

Take healthy steps to stay in motion

4 Deadly Walking Habits Seniors Think Are Healthy (The Truth Will Shock You)

Development of Fall Risk Classification Models for Community-Dwelling Older Adults using Latent Class Analysis and Machine Learning

The Shoe Mistake 89% of Seniors Make That Guarantees Falls (3 Safe Alternatives)

Jason Yang and Ruoqi Li Featured In XYZ Media's "Next Generation of Innovators" Series for Developing an AI-Driven Multimodal Model Advancing Elderly Fall Risk Assessment

Preventative health tactics for summer

I'm 82 & Never Use a Walker! These 5 Easy Leg Tricks Keep Me Independent & Fall-Free!

State coalition launch 211 site to expand access to fall prevention resources

EgoFall: Real-Time Privacy-Preserving Fall Risk Assessment With a Single On-Body Tracking Camera

I'm 94 and Live Alone! These 5 Morning Habits Build Leg Strength & Prevent Falls Better Than Most

Morning Checkup: More older Americans dying from falls

Silver linings: How to approach your fear of falling

7 Walking Secrets Older Adults Use: Why Those Who Walk Like This Rarely Fall Down After 70