Fall Prevention

7 Best 3D Printers with Auto Leveling for Makers in 2026

If you’re looking for the best 3D printers with auto leveling in 2026, I recommend checking out models like the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon, Geeetech M1s, and FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M, which offer fast,...

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ECRI urges leaders to take different approach to fall prevention tools

ECRI is urging hospital and health system leaders to take a balanced approach to fall prevention technology. Patient falls — a persistent healthcare safety issue — can cost an average of $14...

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Virtuix Delivers Omni One to Florida Gulf Coast University for Use in Physical Therapy and Clinical Simulation

University to Evaluate Omni One Across Rehabilitation and Simulation SettingsCollaboration Highlights Potential Expansion into Healthcare While Virtuix Continues Advancing Consumer and Defense Init...

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The more things change – medical alert phone scams live on!

You know the drill – which seems unchanged. A bot advises you that many older adults would benefit from a free monitoring service in the event of a fall. The bot attempts to verify age and then h...

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Baxter Health to host senior fall prevention carnival

Baxter Health and the Mruk Family Center on Aging will host a free community event aimed at helping seniors stay safe while having fun. The “Stand Tall, Don’t Fall” Senior Fall Prevention Carniv...

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Five Isometric Holds Can Fix Almost Every Mobility Problem You’re Dealing With (Deep Squat Hold Targets Hip Mobility, Ankle Flexibility, and Lower Back Pain All at Once)

Five simple isometric holds might be the solution to nearly every mobility issue plaguing modern bodies. Physical therapists are increasingly turning to these sustained positions as powerful...

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Co-developing implementation strategies to support STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) for older adult fall prevention in outpatient physical therapy

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesEvidence-Based Quality Improvement is an approach to co-develop implementation strategies with implementation partners. This study describes an EBQI approach for co...

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Hypnotic‐Induced Fall Risk Upon Awakening: A Network Meta‐Analysis of Postural Stability Outcomes

ABSTRACT Chronic insomnia affects 10% of adults, with hypnotic medications widely prescribed. Residual pharmacological effects upon awakening may affect postural stability, increasing fall risk. W...

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As Caregiver Benefits Rise in the Workplace, SonderCare Addresses the Equipment Gap at Home

New AP reporting shows 63 million Americans are balancing jobs with family caregiving — and the right home hospital bed is a critical piece of the support systemO’FALLON, MO – April 7, 2026 – A new...

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Why Every Busy Aussie Should Invest in a Smart Robot Vacuum

In today’s fast-paced world, Australians are constantly balancing work, family, social commitments, and home responsibilities. Maintaining a clean and comfortable living space can be a challenge wh...

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Second Attempt, Less Sarcasm

The satirical wording of my first post on this topic was not appreciated, and I own that. My apologies. I wanted to give it a second try, because it is a conversation worth having, and an important...

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Is falling inevitable as you age? Some simple steps to keep seniors steady on their feet

By Luisa Torres As we age, the risk of falling increases and becomes increasingly perilous. A fall can be a real health setback for a frail, elderly person. And, more older adults are dying from...

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Aging Well Initiative Trends for 2026

Aging Well Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: William Wesley Myers, Mather, Assistant Vice President, Wellness Strategy, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Meredith Boyle, Mather, Seni...

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Research on the simulation of daily activities and fall risk assessment for the elderly based on a long-strip static platform

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2026 Apr;40(4):381-386. doi: 10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2026.04.009.ABSTRACTObjective:This study evaluates risk factors influencing fall probability ...

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How to Prevent Falls in Aging

Falls become more common with age, but they should never be dismissed as “just getting older.” In this episode, geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains why older adults fall and the best way...

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Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention: Your Home Safety Checklist

The Takeaway If you have osteoporosis, falling can increase your chance of having a bone fracture. The risk of falling can be greatly reduced by making simple modifications in your home, such ...

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Sit-to-Stand Transitions Detection and Duration Measurement Using Smart Lacelock Sensor

arXiv:2604.00175v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Postural stability during movement is fundamental to independent living, fall prevention, and overall health, particularly among older adults who e...

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Kitchen safety resources I found useful working with an aging client, sharing in case its helpful

I support older adults who want to stay in thier homes and recently did a walkthrough of one of my clients kitchens with actual safety in mind for the first time. Found way more issues than I expec...

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Effectiveness of Multifactorial and Exercise Programs in Preventing Falls Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Component Network Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT Background To compare the effectiveness of multifactorial and exercise programs in preventing falls among older adults, with a specific focus on evaluating the individual and combined co...

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Hip Abductor Strength Predicts Injurious Falls and Mediates the Balance Confidence–Falls Relationship: A Competing Risk Model

ABSTRACT Background Falls are a major public health issue, largely driven by age-related declines in hip and lower limb muscle strength. Hip muscle strength plays a critical role in postural stab...

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What the Research Actually Says About Home Modifications and Fall Prevention

Falls are not random events. They are often the result of a predictable interaction between the human body and the built environment. As people age or experience changes in mobility, balance, or v...

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