Fall Prevention

4 Balance Tests That Reveal If Your Body Is Aging in Fast-Forward After 50

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...

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Fall Prevention Awareness

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...

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The tool that reduces patient falls by 30%

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...

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Maximizing Patient Safety and Operational Efficiency with Smart Sensor Pads

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 ...

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Digitally Delivered, Group-Based Exercise Interventions for Older Adults: Scoping Review

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...

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Predicting fall risk among older adults in Chinese communities with advanced machine learning techniques: a retrospective study

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 ...

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Telehealth vs. Usual Home Follow-ups for Fall Prevention

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...

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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

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:...

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Survey Reveals Falls Prevention Challenges and Opportunities

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...

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Statewide Success in Arizona: Helpany’s AI Drives Fall Reduction in Senior Living by up to 72 Percent

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...

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