Fall Prevention

The #1 Health Myth Longevity Experts Are Begging People Over 50 To Ignore

The popularity of TikTok and social media and the misinformation proliferated on these platforms means that a lot of health myths are getting more popular—and more people are beginning to believe t...

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Top Smart Home Security Tips for Fall Burglaries

Fall is a great time to boost your home security. With shorter days and longer nights, homes are more vulnerable to break-ins. Smart home technology can help lower the risk of burglary and ...

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The Docket: Local court roundup for 8.29.24

Chesterfield Circuit Court Kapitus Servicing, Inc. v. JSL Iceberg Air Conditioning & Heating d/b/a JSL Iceberg Air Conditioning & Heating; and Justin Lee Plaintiff says the Nevada busin...

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Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 5592: Low-Cost Non-Wearable Fall Detection System Implemented on a Single Board Computer for People in Need of Care

Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 5592: Low-Cost Non-Wearable Fall Detection System Implemented on a Single Board Computer for People in Need of Care Sensors doi: 10.3390/s24175592 Authors: Vanessa...

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Deep Learning for Computer Vision based Activity Recognition and Fall Detection of the Elderly: a Systematic Review

arXiv:2401.11790v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: As the percentage of elderly people in developed countries increases worldwide, the healthcare of this collective is a worrying matter, especia...

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How do you ensure the safety and reliability of overhead cables in extreme weather conditions

Overhead cables are a critical component of electrical and communication networks, spanning vast distances across varied terrains. Their exposure to the elements makes them susceptible to damage fr...

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Gait Adaptations to Walking Speeds in Individuals with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

Background Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a prevalent inherited muscular dystrophy in adults, affecting distal muscles such as the gastrocnemius, soleus, and tibialis anterior. This leads to si...

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Fall Detection & Automatic Alert for 92 yr old Grandma

Hi all! I’m looking up medical alert systems and seeing a lot of people advocating for the apple watch. Our only worry is that it will be too confusing for her - she can text/call but that’s about ...

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It's Not Too Late to Grow These Ground Covers Before Fall

Skip to Main Content Take a look around your yard—all that exposed dirt is a beacon for erosion and weeds. Credit: Konektus Photo / Shutterstock.com I spend a lot of time t...

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Orange County things to do, starting Aug. 30

What’s happening Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk through historic downtown Orlando and surrounding residential area...

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Fall risk prediction using temporal gait features and machine learning approaches

IntroductionFalls have been acknowledged as a major public health issue around the world. Early detection of fall risk is pivotal for preventive measures. Traditional clinical assessments, although...

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Accidental falls in the older adult population: What academic research shows

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Accidental falls are among the leading causes of injury and death among adults 65 years and older worldwide. As the aging population gr...

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Complete Your Fall Home-Maintenance Tasks With These Labor Day Sales

Getting ready for cooler weather means tackling some regular maintenance around the house. Prepping for the heat to come on, for more rain, and for spending more time indoors means there are a few ...

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Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing Vitamin D's Role in Reducing BPPV Recurrence in Older Adults

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Aug 28. doi: 10.1002/ohn.954. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To determine if the recurrence rates of BPPV in older adults were lower in the vitamin D-trea...

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Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript August 27, 2024Semtech Corporation beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.11, expectations were $0.1. Operator: Greeting...

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nTIDE Deeper Dive August 2024: Disability Employment Disparities Among Students: High School Struggles, College Advancement

East Hanover, NJ – August 28, 2024 – Young people with disabilities aged 16 to 24 had high school enrollment rates nearly identical to their non-disabled peers, but significantly fewer held jobs du...

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Elder poverty is hiding in plain sight

This investigation by Barbados TODAY into the living conditions of 90-year-old Albertha Dowell and her family in Brittons Hill in this edition has revealed a harsh reality that many of us prefer to...

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Investing in the Dementia Age

Dementia is the UK’s number one killer and the greatest but most under-estimated health and care issue of our time. Responding to its challenges will reshape the sector and the role of private capi...

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Virtual Care Industry Leader, VirtuAlly, Celebrates 1-year Anniversary of Providing Telesitting Service Solution to Five Orlando Health System Hospitals

CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VirtuAlly, a leading virtual care company on a mission to reimagine, redefine and reinvigorate the virtual care industry, announces its 1-year anniver...

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Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard: September 2024

Falls Prevention: A Step Ahead As we age, maintaining our balance becomes increasingly crucial. That’s why Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard is putting the spotlight on Falls Prevention Awareness Mo...

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Best Buy Health’s Latest Insights into Technology and Care at Home

In the U.S., aging in and staying at home is a priority for most people over the age of 45 — and for nearly one-half of younger people between 18 and 44 — we learn in Best Buy Health’s Research Bri...

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