Fall Prevention

Placer County launches new fall prevention campaign to protect older adults

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – With falls emerging as one of the leading causes of injury and death among older adults, Placer County is launching a new campaign aimed at reducing risks and raising awaren...

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Rising Aging-in-Place Trend Drives Innovations in Adjustable Bed Technology in 2025

As the elderly population grows rapidly, adjustable beds emerge as a critical component of home-based senior care strategies, supporting independence and improving quality of life. Clearwater, Flo...

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WiFi based Human Fall and Activity Recognition using Transformer based Encoder Decoder and Graph Neural Networks

Human pose estimation and action recognition have received attention due to their critical roles in healthcare monitoring, rehabilitation, and assistive technologies. In this study, we proposed a n...

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⚠️ URGENT: Weak Legs? Fix It With These 7 Foods! | Barbara O’Neill

⚠️ URGENT: Weak Legs? Fix It With These 7 Foods! | Barbara O’Neill Are your legs feeling weaker with age? Discover 7 powerful foods that support muscle strength, balance, and mobility—especially...

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Los Alamos Health Council: Fall Prevention And Staying Safe At Home

BY ROLLIN TYLERR JONES|Registered NurseFirefighter/EMT Hello my fellow Los Alamos Residents. My name is Tylerr Jones and for the better part of the last 20 years, I have worked as a ...

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Sensors, Vol. 25, Pages 2516: Efficacy of a Waist-Mounted Sensor in Predicting Prospective Falls Among Older People Residing in Community Dwellings: A Prospective Cohort Study

Sensors, Vol. 25, Pages 2516: Efficacy of a Waist-Mounted Sensor in Predicting Prospective Falls Among Older People Residing in Community Dwellings: A Prospective Cohort Study Sensors doi: 10.339...

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Have a Safe Spring! Important Spring Health and Safety Reminders for Seniors

What’s on your spring cleaning list? Organizing the pantry? Putting together a big donation of gently used clothes? When it comes to refreshing your environment (and life) this spring, don’t forg...

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Get More Out of Physical Therapy

It can reduce pain, boost strength, get you as healthy as possible for surgery, and more By Kevin Loria Physical therapy, or PT, is known to help with recovery from injuries. But it can also st...

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Neuro-Balance Therapy Under Review: Easy to Follow Fall-Prevention Strengthening Protocol for Stability

New York City, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why So Many People Suffer From Balance Problems and Falls Today Falls remain one of the most pressing and underestimated health challenges, ...

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Temporal Patterns of Patient Falls in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility: A Retrospective Analysis

Falls are a significant safety concern in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients often face increased risk due to functional impairments. This retrospective study examined fall trends ...

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From Smart Floors to AI Surveillance: How Tech is Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries in public and private spaces. From shopping malls to construction sites, these incidents often result in costly medical bills, ...

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A POSITIVE STEP TO FALL PREVENTION

A good mate of mine, who is about twenty years younger than I am, collapsed in his kitchen the other day and badly banged his head. That reminded me that I had a chat with Doctor Gareth Cal...

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Risk of fall with device-based advanced treatments in Parkinsons disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and infusion therapies are effective treatments for the motor complications of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but less established is their role in fall preventi...

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Life, Vol. 15, Pages 632: Development of a Tool for Comprehensive Balance Assessment Based on Artificial Intelligence and Anomaly Detection

Life, Vol. 15, Pages 632: Development of a Tool for Comprehensive Balance Assessment Based on Artificial Intelligence and Anomaly Detection Life doi: 10.3390/life15040632 Authors: Márcio Fag...

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Northern Nevada program aims to prevent fall risks among seniors and disabled

Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada, a nonprofit organization that provides critical home repairs and modifications to improve the health, safety and independence of homeowners in need, has announc...

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Transforming Everyday Life: How Personalised Home Services Offer More Than Just Care!

Subscribe Patient Lift Rentals: Making Home Care Safer and Easier! What makes personalised home services a tra...

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Stanford Study Evaluates Starkey Balance Assessment Feature for Fall Risk Detection

Summary:A study by Stanford University validates Starkey’s AI-powered Balance Assessment feature, which uses motion sensors in hearing aids to assess fall risk, offering a new tool for proactive he...

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Senior calendar of trips, activities and events

To have an event included in the Vitality calendar, email the name of the event, the time, date, address, cost (if applicable) and contact information to jgray@medianewsgroup.com. April April 10:...

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LCQ18: Reducing risk of unintentional injuries among elderly

Following is a question by Professor the Hon Chow Man-kong and a written reply by the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, in the Legislative Council today (April 2): Question: ...

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The TRUTH About Leg Cramps They’re Not Telling Seniors | Barbara O’Neill

The TRUTH About Leg Cramps They’re Not Telling Seniors | Barbara O’Neill Are your legs weak, cramping, or giving out more often? Discover the 7 essential vitamins and minerals that support leg s...

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Geriatrics, Vol. 10, Pages 52: The Role of Inflammatory Sarcopenia in Increasing Fall Risk in Older Adults: Exploring the Impact on Mobility-Impaired and Immunocompromised Patients

Geriatrics, Vol. 10, Pages 52: The Role of Inflammatory Sarcopenia in Increasing Fall Risk in Older Adults: Exploring the Impact on Mobility-Impaired and Immunocompromised Patients Geriatrics doi...

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