Fall Prevention
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Most seniors want to age in place, but their homes are often dangerous obstacle courses. A single fall on a loose rug or dark staircase can end independent living foreve...
Had she known the northwestern Quebec city of Val d’Or would be blanketed in snow in early November, Montrealer Anne Renaud would definitely
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HN Summary
• New research shows a home-based strength and balance exercise program can significantly reduce falls in older adults with a history of falls, particularly among those with slower wal...
Acad Emerg Med. 2026 Jan;33(1):e70228. doi: 10.1111/acem.70228.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Emergency department (ED) visits by older adults for falls are an opportunity to initiate fall prevention interven...
Sensors, Vol. 26, Pages 864: Effectiveness of Mobile Health Application-Based Interventions for Fall Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomiz...
by Membership of GITES , Bernardo Alarcos, Belén Díaz-Pulido, Olalla Fernández, Sara Fernández-Guinea, Antonio García Herraiz, María del Mar Lendínez-Chica, Javier Martínez Muela, Susana Nunez-Nagy...
Background
Falls can repeatedly occur as people age, which leads to injury, disability and mortality in older adults. Sleep duration may be a modifiable factor, but longitudinal evidence on its as...
From WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL
The “Positively Pink Women’s Health Series” at Wood County Hospital is a program covering a range of topics important to women in the community. The event begins wi...
The Positively Pink Women’s Health Series is a program covering a range of topics important to women in the community.
The event begins with social time, blood pressure screening and snacks. Each ...
The slow march is a simple but powerful exercise to improve balance, stability, and confidence while standing and walking. By slowing down the marching motion, you’re forced to spend more time bala...
New Data Shows Where Brain Injuries Turn Deadliest
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are often discussed as isolated medical events: a fall, a crash, a bad hit. But a new analysis from Siegfried &...
Plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt have moved closer to implementation, with Palestinian and international officials confirming that the crossing is set to reopen in b...
Ages 65–85: If You Still Have These 5 Abilities, You're Aging Better Than Most People Realize
We'll Cover:
Discover the 5 critical abilities that determine healthy aging and independence after ...
Winter in Wisconsin can be beautiful, but it can also be dangerous, especially for older adults.As ice, snow, and freezing te...
Eliminate These 5 Things in Your Home Immediately to Live Longer and Stay Healthy After 60!
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5 common household items that are secretly dangerous for seniors over 60 | Why throw rug...
HTF MI just released the Global Elderly Airbag Wearable Market Study, a comprehensive analysis of the market that spans more than 143+ pages and describes the product and industry scope as well as ...
Introduction
Falls are a significant health concern and associated with cancer survivorship. Falls can result in negative psychosocial consequences for cancer survivors and economic sequelae for ...
Since 2020, calls to 911 in Colorado Springs for lift assist have nearly doubled and it comes at an increasing cost for the c...
Introduction
Patients in mental health settings are at risk of falling and sustaining injury due to the unique risk factors related to their mental illness and its accompanied treatment.
Objectiv...
Stop Walking After 70 and Start These 4 Better Exercises for Strength and Balance!
Adults 60+, caregivers, family members | Global (English-speaking countries: US, UK, Canada, Australia, Niger...
If You're 65-80, Walking Every Day Can Be Dangerous Without These 6 Vital Habits for Seniors!
We’ll Cover: 6 senior-safe walking habits to reduce fall risk, dizziness, and joint flare-ups; a 90-...