Fall Prevention

Early Testing Paves the Way to Prevent Risky Falls in Elderly Adults

As humans age, the gradual decline in physical capabilities is an undeniable reality. Strength diminishes, eyesight fades, and overall mobility becomes increasingly limited. One of the gravest cons...

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Healthcare, Vol. 13, Pages 1204: Surface Electromyography Combined with Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Neuromuscular Falls in the Elderly: A Narrative Review of Present Applications and Future Perspectives

Healthcare, Vol. 13, Pages 1204: Surface Electromyography Combined with Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Neuromuscular Falls in the Elderly: A Narrative Review of Present Applications and Futu...

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ElderFallGuard: Real-Time IoT and Computer Vision-Based Fall Detection System for Elderly Safety

arXiv:2505.11845v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: For the elderly population, falls pose a serious and increasing risk of serious injury and loss of independence. In order to overcome this difficul...

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Geriatrics, Vol. 10, Pages 68: Case Report: Multifactorial Intervention for Safe Aging in Place

Geriatrics, Vol. 10, Pages 68: Case Report: Multifactorial Intervention for Safe Aging in Place Geriatrics doi: 10.3390/geriatrics10030068 Authors: Ashwini Kulkarni Background/Objectiv...

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MIT Eldercare Robot Enhances Mobility without Harnesses

A team of engineers from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) unveiled an Eldercare robot (E-BAR) that can potentially improve the lives of millions in the future. The device...

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How Technology is Reshaping Slip and Fall Safety: Innovations for a Safer Future

Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of personal injury worldwide. While these incidents may seem commonplace, the reality is that they can lead to significant physical, emotion...

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Eldercare Robot Assists with Sitting and Standing, Provides Fall Protection

As the global demographic landscape rapidly shifts toward an aging population, addressing eldercare challenges has become a pressing concern. In the United States, the median age has climbed to 38....

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Sensors, Vol. 25, Pages 2964: Detection of Falls and Frailty in Older Adults with Oldfry: Associated Risk Factors

Sensors, Vol. 25, Pages 2964: Detection of Falls and Frailty in Older Adults with Oldfry: Associated Risk Factors Sensors doi: 10.3390/s25102964 Authors: Eva Martí-Marco Enrique J. Vera-R...

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6 Best Tech Tools for Fall Prevention and Peace of Mind

Every 11 seconds, an older adult visits the ER for a fall (CDC Data). For many of us over 60, the fear of falling can quietly erode our confidence, limiting activities we love. As a certified hea...

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Preventing Personal Injuries in New Jersey: Building Safer Communities Beyond Compensation

Personal Injuries Personal injury cases take an emotional and financial toll on the victims but also expose the safety shortcomings of communities. At Davis, Saperstein & Salomon P,C., knowing...

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The effect of 12-week long exercise intervention, and 2-weeks of detraining period on lower limbs strength parameters and postural stability in older adults: a linear mixed model analysis

BMC Geriatr. 2025 May 2;25(1):305. doi: 10.1186/s12877-025-05970-1.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Muscle strength and postural control are essential components for performing daily living activities, particul...

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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Maximize Hip Abductor Strength and Reduce Fall Risk in Older Veterans: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 May 1;14:e68082. doi: 10.2196/68082.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Nearly half of all veterans are 65 years and older, and they have a higher prevalence of functional disabilities compar...

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Effectiveness of HAPA-based multidomain fall risk management for older adults with declining intrinsic capacity in nursing homes: protocol of a randomised controlled trial

Introduction Accidental falls are a common geriatric syndrome that hinders healthy ageing in older adults. Older adults who live in nursing homes (NHs) are at a greater risk of accidental falls t...

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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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