Fall Prevention

Effects of arch support insoles on the standing balance of community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment

People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) exhibit subtle but measurable cognitive deficits and a decline in balance. This study explored the effects of arch support insoles on standing balance in...

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Scientist invents shoe to help 89-year-old mentor avoid falling

When a kind-hearted engineer noticed his 89-year-old mentor was unsteady on his feet, he sprang into action and created a futuristic shoe which could one day help him – and scores of other older pe...

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Ultra-Low-Power Chip Monitors Hundreds of Pressure Points to Drive a Smart, Gait-Tracking Shoe

Researchers from the University of Bristol, University College London, and New York University Abu Dhabi have developed a low-power gadget designed to turn a shoe into an always-on data-gathering p...

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Scientist invents shoe with tiny sensors to help mentor, 89, avoid falling

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Worried about an elderly loved one falling? This smart insole might help

The concept shoe insole, invented by scientist Dr Jiayang Li can be wired up to a laptop showing the gait analysis (University of Bristol/PA) University of Bristol ...

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New Framework Highlights Buildings as Key Physical Determinants of Health

As the global population ages, increasing attention is being devoted to the design and functionality of institutional environments that house older adults, such as nursing homes and long-term care ...

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The Complicated Legacy of Mind Controlled Toys

Imagine a line of affordable toys controlled by the player’s brainwaves. By interpreting biosignals picked up by the dry electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes in an included headset, the game could...

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Hypothermic Runner Collapse City to Surf Emergency | Ambulance Australia

Paramedics race against roadblocks to save a hypothermic runner with dangerously low blood sugar during the City to Surf, while dispatch guides a frantic CPR attempt across Sydney. 00:00:00 City...

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How preventive mobility solutions are reducing hospital readmissions in 2026

Hospital readmissions among older adults have become one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges. The cycle is familiar: a senior falls at home, goes to the hospital, returns home weakened, and en...

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Forget Walking: This Easy Strength Move Is Now the Gold Standard for Aging Well After 60

By early 2026, public health authorities in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and other advanced economies have begun issuing direct guidance on a crucial shift in exercise strategy for o...

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Master Your Balance - Simple Shifts for Stability ⚖️ #shorts

Mastering balance is essential for confidence, mobility, and fall prevention, and this simple weight-shifting exercise is perfect for building stability safely. In this movement, you’ll gently rock...

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An interpretable data-driven approach to optimizing clinical fall risk assessment

arXiv:2510.20714v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: In this study we aim to better align fall risk prediction from the Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool (JHFRAT) with additional clinically ...

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Video-Based Fall Risk Assessment Using Multimodal Large Language Models in Home Health Care: A Proof-of-Concept Feasibility Study

Falls cause millions of injuries and deaths annually, making prevention a key priority in home health care (HHC). Traditional fall risk assessments often overlook the complex interaction of persona...

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Smart Personal Safety and Security Devices

Strategic Implications for SingaporeAn In-Depth Analysis of Market Trends, Policy Considerations, and Societal ImpactExecutive SummaryThe global smart personal safety and security device market rep...

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What Matters Before Something Is Wrong: Rethinking Prevention and Aging Well

Most women don’t wake up one day and decide not to take health prevention seriously. What happens instead is quieter. We’re surrounded by cultural messages that treat aging as something to...

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Why Head Injuries Are Especially Dangerous for Older Adults

Changes in the aging body, as well as external factors that are a common part of the aging process, make what may seem to be mild head injuries dangerous. The Leading Cause of Head Injuries ...

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Covington Fire Dept. reports ‘community paramedicine’ pilot; plans for future

When a person’s health challenges extend beyond the walls of a doctor’s office, the Covington Fire Department has stepped in as part of the solution — literally meeting residents where they live. T...

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Explainable AI reveals temporal risk pathways in fall prediction: Extracting clinical insights from multi-horizon machine learning models

Geroscience. 2026 Feb 4. doi: 10.1007/s11357-026-02117-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFalls are a leading cause of injury in older adults, making risk prediction a clinical priority. While many m...

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