Fall Prevention

The Role of Toe Strength in Fall Prevention | Courtney Conley, D.C.

This clip is from episode 296 ‒ Foot health: preventing common injuries, enhancing strength and mobility, & picking footwear In this clip, they discuss: - Toe Strength Predicts Fall Risk...

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Preventative approaches to falls and frailty

Osteoporos Sarcopenia. 2025 Jun;11(2 Suppl):50-53. doi: 10.1016/j.afos.2025.04.002. Epub 2025 May 9.ABSTRACTWith increasing life expectancy, the aging population grows, leading to more age-related ...

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A systematic review of multicomponent vs. single-component training programs for fall prevention in older adults

BackgroundFalls among adults aged 60 years and older often result in serious injury, yet studies evaluating single-component exercise interventions have not been directly compared with those incorp...

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25 Small Ways to Keep Them Safe at Home.

I know for many of us long-time caregivers in this sub, home safety is a constant thought and we've probably tried a million things. This list might be old hat for some of you pros, and if so, plea...

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Meclizine Use Linked to Higher Fall Risk in Adults With Dizziness, Study Finds

A large-scale study published this week in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that meclizine, a commonly prescribed medication for dizziness and vertigo, is associated with a s...

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Fit Foundations: Balance, Mobility, and Strength After 50

If you’re navigating life after 50, you’ve probably noticed changes in how your body moves—things like joint stiffness, decreased flexibility, or feeling a little less confident on your feet. You’r...

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8 Things You Must Avoid When Living Alone After 80 to Stay Safe, Healthy, and Independent!

8 Things You Must Avoid When Living Alone After 80 to Stay Safe, Healthy, and Independent! We'll Cover • The silent warning signs your body sends that you should never ignore • Critical home sa...

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JCM, Vol. 14, Pages 5031: Participant and Provider Perspectives on a Novel Virtual Home Safety Program for Fall Prevention in Parkinson’s Disease

JCM, Vol. 14, Pages 5031: Participant and Provider Perspectives on a Novel Virtual Home Safety Program for Fall Prevention in Parkinson’s Disease Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm1414...

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StandingTall: Revolutionise Falls Prevention Nationwide with Proven, Scalable Health Tech

SYDNEY, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Miroma Project Factory (MPF), a leader in digital innovation for health and wellbeing, is proud to announce the expanded commercial release of StandingTall, the...

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Occupational therapy‐led environmental assessment and modification—A quantitative evaluation of a pilot implementation study in a regional/rural setting

Abstract Introduction Environmental assessment and modification is an effective fall prevention intervention for high-risk older people, which has not yet been adopted in routine occupational the...

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A randomized controlled trial to evaluate innovative decision support in the context of fall prevention

NPJ Digit Med. 2025 Jul 11;8(1):431. doi: 10.1038/s41746-025-01822-9.ABSTRACTFalls are a major cause of injuries among older people, with medication being a key risk factor. The SNOWDROP interventi...

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If You Don’t Walk Backward Every Day, a Sports Medicine Doctor’s List of the Benefits Might Convince You To Start

1. Walking backward strengthens underused muscles“[Walking backwards] activates muscles differently than walking forwards, which target and strengthen muscles that may not receive as much attention...

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7 Walking Secrets Older People Use: Why Those Who Walk Like This Rarely Fall Down After 70

7 Walking Secrets Older People Use: Why Those Who Walk Like This Rarely Fall Down After 70 We'll Cover ✓ Heel-to-toe walking technique for better stability ✓ Eye-level horizon trick to improve ...

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Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 7617: Grip Strength, Fall Efficacy, and Balance Confidence as Associated Factors with Fall Risk in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in the Community

Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 7617: Grip Strength, Fall Efficacy, and Balance Confidence as Associated Factors with Fall Risk in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in the Community Applied Sc...

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Fall Prevention

The Role of Toe Strength in Fall Prevention | Courtney Conley, D.C.

Preventative approaches to falls and frailty

A systematic review of multicomponent vs. single-component training programs for fall prevention in older adults

25 Small Ways to Keep Them Safe at Home.

Meclizine Use Linked to Higher Fall Risk in Adults With Dizziness, Study Finds

Fit Foundations: Balance, Mobility, and Strength After 50

8 Things You Must Avoid When Living Alone After 80 to Stay Safe, Healthy, and Independent!

JCM, Vol. 14, Pages 5031: Participant and Provider Perspectives on a Novel Virtual Home Safety Program for Fall Prevention in Parkinson’s Disease

StandingTall: Revolutionise Falls Prevention Nationwide with Proven, Scalable Health Tech

Occupational therapy‐led environmental assessment and modification—A quantitative evaluation of a pilot implementation study in a regional/rural setting

A randomized controlled trial to evaluate innovative decision support in the context of fall prevention

If You Don’t Walk Backward Every Day, a Sports Medicine Doctor’s List of the Benefits Might Convince You To Start

7 Walking Secrets Older People Use: Why Those Who Walk Like This Rarely Fall Down After 70

Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 7617: Grip Strength, Fall Efficacy, and Balance Confidence as Associated Factors with Fall Risk in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living in the Community

Slower Arm Movements Signal Increased Fall Risk in Older Adults

Metabolomic Profiling Identifies Early Biomarkers of Frailty, Balance Impairment, and Fall Risks in Older Adults

Advice Needed: Choosing Nordic nRF52840 + Bosch BHI260AP IMU for Wearable Fall-Detection Device

Healthcare, Vol. 13, Pages 1549: Fall Risk and Knowledge of Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs Among Saudi Older Adults

60 70 80 Years Old Walking Less Try Doing These 5 Things Instead! Elderly Health

A Multimodal Fall Prevention Intervention in the Setting of the Emergency Department

Take healthy steps to stay in motion