In skilled nursing, fall prevention receives structured attention. Mobility often does not. That imbalance should give us pause. The pattern is familiar.

Falls are a common occurrence among older adults, with one in four individuals over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to a range of injuries, including broken bones and ...

A geriatrician-led falls prevention clinic service, including the option of a physiotherapist, generated high returns on ...

Household safety and regular exercise are primary factors in preventing falls among older adults.

Senators who fall seem to make quite a bit of news. Mitch McConnell is now more known for his repetitive falls than his legislative maneuvering. Recently, Sen. Cramer added to the senatorial fall club ...

The great comedian George Burns once said, “You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there.” We seem to become multitaskers ...

When Irene Hobbs saw a flyer hanging at the Highland Senior Center promoting an upcoming fall risk assessment screening event, it came at the right time. Two weeks earlier, the 78-year-old fell in her ...

Read full article: Central Florida veteran to receive new home after crash destroyed his trailer New facility is the seventh in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. – With fall-related injuries being the leading ...

Jefferson Healthcare hosts free March 24 educational session with tips to improve balance, strength and home safety Falls are ...

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults, placing significant strain on ...

Objectives Many hospitals use fall prevention alarms, despite the limited evidence of effectiveness. The objectives of this study were (1) to identify, conceptualise and select strategies to ...

The County-led San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force seeks to address this serious issue by bringing together healthcare professionals, senior service providers and community advocates to work on ...