Fall Prevention

4 Deadly Walking Habits Seniors Think Are Healthy (The Truth Will Shock You)

Title: 4 Deadly Walking Habits Seniors Think Are Healthy (The Truth Will Shock You) We'll Cover: • The dangerous "power walker" trap destroying senior joints • How "supportive" shoes are secretl...

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Development of Fall Risk Classification Models for Community-Dwelling Older Adults using Latent Class Analysis and Machine Learning

Gerontology. 2025;71(5):337-350. doi: 10.1159/000544779. Epub 2025 Feb 20.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to identify fall-risk groups among community-dwelling older adults in South...

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The Shoe Mistake 89% of Seniors Make That Guarantees Falls (3 Safe Alternatives)

The Shoe Mistake 89% of Seniors Make That Guarantees Falls (3 Safe Alternatives) We'll Cover: • The shocking 89% statistic about senior footwear mistakes • Why slippers and loose shoes are sec...

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Jason Yang and Ruoqi Li Featured In XYZ Media's "Next Generation of Innovators" Series for Developing an AI-Driven Multimodal Model Advancing Elderly Fall Risk Assessment

LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XYZ Media, a leading media company that bridges educational pursuits with technological innovation, is proud to announce the latest feature in its...

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Preventative health tactics for summer

This summer at Keystone Villa Independent Living at Douglassville, you can expect to find posters, hydration stations and other modes of awareness surrounding the importance of hydration during the...

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I'm 82 & Never Use a Walker! These 5 Easy Leg Tricks Keep Me Independent & Fall-Free!

I'm 82 & Never Use a Walker! These 5 Easy Leg Tricks Keep Me Independent & Fall-Free! We'll Cover: Discover the 5 simple leg strengthening techniques that keep 82-year-old Merry Collins ...

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State coalition launch 211 site to expand access to fall prevention resources

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports Health Services, Oakland University and the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition have part...

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EgoFall: Real-Time Privacy-Preserving Fall Risk Assessment With a Single On-Body Tracking Camera

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, with research indicating that they often fall due to certain individual biomechanical factors. Therefore, real-time individual fall risk asse...

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I'm 94 and Live Alone! These 5 Morning Habits Build Leg Strength & Prevent Falls Better Than Most

I'm 94 and Live Alone! These 5 Morning Habits Build Leg Strength & Prevent Falls Better Than Most We'll Cover: Meet Gladys, a 94-year-old who transformed from fearful to fearless with 5 simp...

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Morning Checkup: More older Americans dying from falls

Morning Checkup | More older Americans dying from falls INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Thousands of older adults fall each year, with many leading to fractures, surgeries, disability, a decline ...

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Silver linings: How to approach your fear of falling

Children at playgrounds take tumbles. It almost seems to go with the territory. Whether going down a slide or racing after each other, they make a habit out of slips, trips and falls. For them, it’...

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

7 Walking Secrets Older Adults Use: Why Those Who Walk Like This Rarely Fall Down After 70 We'll Cover ✓ The dangerous heel-strike myth that increases fall risk ✓ 3-point balance system used by...

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Many Falls Are Preventable. These Tips Can Help.

If you’ve ever watched children at a playground or visited a skating rink, you’ve undoubtedly seen people of all ages taking tumbles. Falling is never fun, but the consequences become more serious ...

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5 Ways to Prevent Falling

Small changes and good habits make a difference.If you’ve ever watched children at a playground or visited a skating rink, you’ve undoubtedly seen people of all ages taking tumbles. Falling is neve...

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Top Causes of Falls in Nursing Homes

At Nursing Home Injury Law Group, we understand the deep concerns families have when it comes to nursing home falls. These incidents can result in devastating injuries for elderly residents and are...

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The 8 Most DANGEROUS Shoes for Seniors (Why Your Footwear Is Ruining Your Golden Years)

The 8 Most DANGEROUS Shoes for Seniors (Why Your Footwear Is Ruining Your Golden Years) We'll Cover ???? The shocking truth about senior footwear dangers that doctors don't want you to ignore ?...

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New mobile robot helps seniors walk safely and prevent falls

The demographic landscape in the U.S. is shifting rapidly, with the median age now at 38.9, almost a decade older than it was in 1980. By 2050, the population of adults over 65 is projected to surg...

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Effectiveness, enjoyment, and meaningfulness of a virtual reality gait-based fall prevention exergame in community-dwelling healthy older adults: an interdisciplinary pilot study

IntroductionFalls are a prevalent health concern among older adults, potentially resulting in substantial physical, psychological, and social ramifications. Interventions aimed at fall prevention r...

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Not Just a Trip—A Turning Point: Addressing Falls Before They Happen

A fall isn’t always just a stumble. For many older adults, it’s the moment everything changes—mobility, confidence, and even independence. What seems minor at first can lead to hospital stays, long...

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Hearing Aids: A Key to Preventing Falls Among Older Adults

Hearing Aids: A Key to Preventing Falls Among Older Adults Recent findings published in The Lancet Public Health journal underscore the significant role of hearing aids in reducing falls among ol...

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Sports, Vol. 13, Pages 159: Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women

Sports, Vol. 13, Pages 159: Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women Sports doi: 10.3390/sports13060159 Authors: André Schneider Lucia...

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