Fall Prevention

AI-based wearable system for fall risk prediction in older adults using sEMG and plantar pressure data

Falls among older adults pose a major healthcare and social burden, making early identification of high-risk individuals essential for prevention. This study presents a portable, non-invasive AI-ba...

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NIU connects mind, body and breath with Tai Chi and Qigong

DeKALB — For the second consecutive year, NIU participated in “World Tai Chi & Qigong Day,” with demonstrations of various tai chi forms held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday on the front law...

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Peloton Is Getting Cheaper. Could It Be the Buy That Changes Your Financial Future?

Key PointsPeloton's share price soared 560% in its first 16 months as a publicly traded company. The stock's perpetual decline has resulted in a price-to-sales ratio that's 79% cheaper than the his...

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Multi-Factorial and Multi-Component Fall Prevention Interventions Initiated From the Emergency Department: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis

Acad Emerg Med. 2026 Apr;33(4):e70245. doi: 10.1111/acem.70245.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Fall risk screening and prevention interventions initiated from the Emergency Department (ED) are endorsed by curr...

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Multi‐Factorial and Multi‐Component Fall Prevention Interventions Initiated From the Emergency Department: A Systemic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT Background Fall risk screening and prevention interventions initiated from the Emergency Department (ED) are endorsed by current national guidelines. We aimed to evaluate the effectivene...

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Friday Q&A: aspirin or no aspirin; polypharmacy in older adults; thinning hair; & osteoporosis meds

???? Join me TODAY, April 24th at 9:30 am ET to chat with NYT bestselling author Jennifer Wallace on Why Feeling Like You Matter Is Medicine. Join us here!???? Send me your questions for future Q&a...

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How AI may reshape elderly care

A unique design challengePhoto by Georg Arthur Pflueger on UnsplashAI has changed so many parts of our lives, for better and for worse. Beyond the uses we see every day, it’s also quietly serving g...

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Fall prevention tips for seniors from ADRC

RACINE, WI — For elders living at home, fall prevention is an important health topic, and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has resources to help. Wisconsin is the leader in ...

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Once You Hit 75 Your Body Starts Shutting Down in These 6 Ways — Most People Find Out Too Late

Once You Hit 75 Your Body Starts Shutting Down in These 6 Ways — Most People Find Out Too Late We'll Cover In this video, we cover 6 scientifically documented biological changes that accelerate...

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Healthcare, Vol. 14, Pages 1109: Assessing Fall Risk, Prevention Knowledge, Behavior and Social Support Among Older Adults: Insights from a Hospital-Based Study in Riyadh

Healthcare, Vol. 14, Pages 1109: Assessing Fall Risk, Prevention Knowledge, Behavior and Social Support Among Older Adults: Insights from a Hospital-Based Study in Riyadh Healthcare doi: 10.3390/...

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Worker Safety Innovations Strengthening Grid Operations

The global transition to a smarter, more decentralized energy grid has introduced a new set of complexities for the professionals tasked with its maintenance and operation. In this rapidly changing...

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28% of Senior Falls Happen in the Bathroom — The Simple Fixes That Reduce Risk

Image Source: Shutterstock A quick trip to the bathroom might feel routine, but for millions of older adults, it’s one of the most dangerous parts of the day. Falls are the leading cause of injury...

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7 Best 3D Printers with Auto Leveling for Makers in 2026

If you’re looking for the best 3D printers with auto leveling in 2026, I recommend checking out models like the ELEGOO Centauri Carbon, Geeetech M1s, and FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M, which offer fast,...

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ECRI urges leaders to take different approach to fall prevention tools

ECRI is urging hospital and health system leaders to take a balanced approach to fall prevention technology. Patient falls — a persistent healthcare safety issue — can cost an average of $14...

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Virtuix Delivers Omni One to Florida Gulf Coast University for Use in Physical Therapy and Clinical Simulation

University to Evaluate Omni One Across Rehabilitation and Simulation SettingsCollaboration Highlights Potential Expansion into Healthcare While Virtuix Continues Advancing Consumer and Defense Init...

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The more things change – medical alert phone scams live on!

You know the drill – which seems unchanged. A bot advises you that many older adults would benefit from a free monitoring service in the event of a fall. The bot attempts to verify age and then h...

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Baxter Health to host senior fall prevention carnival

Baxter Health and the Mruk Family Center on Aging will host a free community event aimed at helping seniors stay safe while having fun. The “Stand Tall, Don’t Fall” Senior Fall Prevention Carniv...

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Five Isometric Holds Can Fix Almost Every Mobility Problem You’re Dealing With (Deep Squat Hold Targets Hip Mobility, Ankle Flexibility, and Lower Back Pain All at Once)

Five simple isometric holds might be the solution to nearly every mobility issue plaguing modern bodies. Physical therapists are increasingly turning to these sustained positions as powerful...

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Co-developing implementation strategies to support STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) for older adult fall prevention in outpatient physical therapy

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesEvidence-Based Quality Improvement is an approach to co-develop implementation strategies with implementation partners. This study describes an EBQI approach for co...

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Hypnotic‐Induced Fall Risk Upon Awakening: A Network Meta‐Analysis of Postural Stability Outcomes

ABSTRACT Chronic insomnia affects 10% of adults, with hypnotic medications widely prescribed. Residual pharmacological effects upon awakening may affect postural stability, increasing fall risk. W...

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As Caregiver Benefits Rise in the Workplace, SonderCare Addresses the Equipment Gap at Home

New AP reporting shows 63 million Americans are balancing jobs with family caregiving — and the right home hospital bed is a critical piece of the support systemO’FALLON, MO – April 7, 2026 – A new...

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