Fall Prevention

AI, tech and older adults -- the government wants to help (Part 3 of 3)

The new Senate report signals fear and caution…Released last week, the report, Artificial Intelligence and Older Adults, cites worrisome statistics about fraud and older adults (aged 60 and older),...

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Determinants of implementing fall risk screening for older adults in primary care settings: protocol for a scoping review

Introduction Falls are a major global health issue among older adults, leading to substantial physical, psychological and economic burdens. Fall risk screening is essential for early identificati...

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ProWellness Family Chiropractic Introduces Advanced Protocols for Neuropathy Relief in Lincolnton, NC

A healthcare specialist at ProWellness Family Chiropractic uses advanced non-invasive nerve therapy on a patient’s lower legs to promote long-term neuropathy relief in Lincolnton, NC. Pr...

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5 Simple Home Adjustments That Drastically Lower Fall Risks for Seniors

Simple home modifications like better lighting, grab bars, and clutter-free walkways can help reduce fall risks and support safer independent living for older adults. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Eve...

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Missed Opportunities for Fall Prevention: Primary Care Follow-Up After Emergency Department Discharge in Older Adults

J Am Geriatr Soc. 2026 Aug 3. doi: 10.1111/jgs.70632. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Evaluation by a primary care provider (PCP) after an emergency department (ED) visit for a fall is ...

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Missed Opportunities for Fall Prevention: Primary Care Follow‐Up After Emergency Department Discharge in Older Adults

In this retrospective chart review of 168 adults aged 65 and older who were discharged home from 9 emergency departments (EDs) after a fall and attended at least one primary care (PCP) visit with...

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A 2019 randomized trial of 33 sedentary older adults found eight weeks of Nordic walking with poles improved balance and speed no more than eight weeks of ordinary walking, complicating the popular claim that pole walking is the better choice

The walking technique now marketed worldwide as “Nordic walking” began as an off-season training habit for Finnish cross-country skiers, who used their poles on dry ground to keep their conditionin...

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3 Shoe Mistakes Seniors Make That Secretly Worsen Weak Legs — 5 Fixes Most Doctors Never Mention

3 Shoe Mistakes Seniors Make That Secretly Worsen Weak Legs — 5 Fixes Most Doctors Never Mention We'll Cover In this video we cover the three most common shoe mistakes that silently worsen leg ...

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Tech for older adults – how far have we come (Part 2)

Back in the day – 2009. Seems like, uh, 17 years ago. Long before the arrival of AI. Long before smartphone ownership by seniors took off. One year before the introduction of FaceTime. Back in ...

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Senior Living Options for Couples With Different Levels of Care

A joyful moment captures an older couple enjoying a piggyback ride while spending time together outdoors. Active lifestyles, close relationships and social connection can contribute to healthy agin...

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What Happens to Your Balance When You Sit Too Much?

Sitting too much can negatively impact outcomes from heart health to your balance.Credit: Kinga Krzeminska / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysSitting for long periods can weaken glute, core, and leg muscle...

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Grab bars can help older adults avoid falls. Why won’t Medicare cover them?

Grab bars are commonly recommended to help older adults avoid potentially life-altering falls, but basic Medicare does not cover them — a policy a new lobbying campaign hopes to change. Grab bars ...

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Seniors Sitting More Than 6 Hours Daily Lose Leg Function 3x Faster — Here Are 5 Easy Fixes

Seniors Sitting More Than 6 Hours Daily Lose Leg Function 3x Faster — Here Are 5 Easy Fixes We'll Cover In this video we break down exactly why prolonged sitting accelerates leg muscle loss in ...

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How I Built an AI That Judges Your Posture (And Why It Might Save Your Spine) + Video

Introduction: Prolonged sitting has been linked to a host of musculoskeletal disorders, with “tech neck” and slouching becoming endemic among knowledge workers. The Office Posture Monitor projec...

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StableGrip Reviews: Truth Told By Consumer Reports & Feedback

Let’s talk about StableGrip, a no-drill, no-screw grab bar designed to give seniors and families peace of mind in slippery bathrooms. With dual heavy-duty suction cups, anti-slip strips, and an eas...

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60GHz mmWave Fall Detection Radar – WiFi MQTT

In Stock - #### What is it? The 60GHz mmWave Fall Detection Radar is a privacy-first, camera-free smart sensor that monitors human activity in real time using advanced millimeter-wave technolo...

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Here’s what an expert on accidental falls does every day to prevent them

A single fall can define how we’ll age, representing a key “inflection point in later life,” according to a study of 2,454 men and women ages 65 or older, published this month in the Journal of the...

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How Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Protect Residents From Neglect

In Frederick, MD, families trust nursing homes to provide attentive care, protect residents from avoidable harm, and preserve their dignity as health needs become more complex. When unexplained inj...

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Stronger Bones, Starting Now: Your Options for Low Bone Density

A bone density result in the low range can be unsettling. It sounds like a warning, but it does not mean fracture is inevitable. Many people can slow bone loss and lower future fracture risk with a...

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Exercises That Improve Quality of Life With Metastatic Breast Cancer

While physical activity may not be the first thing on your mind when living with metastatic breast cancer , moving your body can help improve symptoms and give your mental and physical health a boo...

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Will baby boomers need a Check-in app?

Living alone and fall risk. Today 43% of women aged 75+ live alone – that is, in their own home versus a senior living community. They are more likely to live alone than in other countries. Howev...

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