Fall Prevention
all prevention isn’t just about avoiding broken bones — it’s about maintaining independenceFalls can happen to anyone — at any age, in any setting — and the consequences can be life-changing. That ...
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Falls Prevention Awareness Week is underway in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made an official proclamation Monday morning, recognizing the cause.
The Michigan D...
From AgeWise Colorado
You bend down to tie your shoe, lose your balance, and catch yourself just in time. It’s nothing — until it isn’t. That’s how falls often start: small moments we don’t think ...
By Paula Span, KFF Health News
For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous.
Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around ...
Every 17 seconds, someone 65 or older is hospitalized due to a fall, highlighting a growing health crisis that experts said is largely preventable.“All falls are preventable, as far as I’m concerne...
Elders in California. (File photo courtesy the Department of Social Services)
The San Diego County Fall Prevention Task Force is bringing together health care professionals, service provid...
Falls among older adults are not random incidents; they are frequently avoidable events linked to a variety of risk factors. The numbers are shocking: one in four adults over 65 will fall in a year...
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For Paul and Danny Kullman, TruBlue Home Service Ally was the perfect fit when they were looking for a franchise opportunity. The home repair and preventative maintenance company and their technici...
By Paula Span, KFF Health News
For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous.
Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around ...
KCHD to Recognize Senior Fall Prevention Awareness Day
The Knox County Health Department and the Knoxville-Knox County Senior Safety Task Force will host the annual Fall Prevention Awareness Day e...
In a rapidly advancing world, where technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, remote healthcare has emerged as a crucial avenue for supporting vulnerable populations. Among these ...
Old Men Lose Balance Because of These 5 Common Mistakes – How to Prevent Balance Loss After 60!
We'll Cover:
The 5 hidden mistakes destroying your balance after 60, including the morning rout...
Fall (no pun intended) is about to hit Naperville, and September is National Falls Prevention month. Did you know that according to the National Council on Aging, more than 75% of falls take place ...
Physiologia, Vol. 5, Pages 33: Occupational Therapy Interventions for Fall Prevention in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Multimodal Strategies
Physiologia doi: 10.3390/physiologia5030033
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Think of balance as your body’s report card. By the time you’re 50, how steady you are on your feet is just as important as how strong your muscles feel or how flexible your joints move. A little w...
RICHMOND COUNTY — September is here! We are looking forward to cooler weather and all the things we love about this time of the year! September is also the time when we turn our attention to fall p...
Data from more than 750 hospitals indicate the most effective tool to reduce inpatient falls is sensor technology, according to a Sept. 10 report from Sg2, a Vizient company.
Fall-preve...
In a quiet hospital room in the Midwest, an elderly patient shifts in bed. A soft, almost invisible pad beneath the mattress senses the movement and instantly alerts the caregiver. Across the West ...
Background: Falls and fractures are the leading cause of unintentional injury among older adults, resulting in increased mortality and morbidity, as well as reduced physical function and quality of...