Fall Prevention
In today’s fast-paced world, Australians are constantly balancing work, family, social commitments, and home responsibilities. Maintaining a clean and comfortable living space can be a challenge wh...
The satirical wording of my first post on this topic was not appreciated, and I own that. My apologies. I wanted to give it a second try, because it is a conversation worth having, and an important...
By Luisa Torres
As we age, the risk of falling increases and becomes increasingly perilous. A fall can be a real health setback for a frail, elderly person. And, more older adults are dying from...
Aging Well Initiative
2026 Trends
Initiative Chair: William Wesley Myers, Mather, Assistant Vice President, Wellness Strategy, United States
Initiative Vice-Chair: Meredith Boyle, Mather, Seni...
Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2026 Apr;40(4):381-386. doi: 10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2026.04.009.ABSTRACTObjective:This study evaluates risk factors influencing fall probability ...
Falls become more common with age, but they should never be dismissed as “just getting older.” In this episode, geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains why older adults fall and the best way...
The Takeaway If you have osteoporosis, falling can increase your chance of having a bone fracture. The risk of falling can be greatly reduced by making simple modifications in your home, such ...
arXiv:2604.00175v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Postural stability during movement is fundamental to independent living, fall prevention, and overall health, particularly among older adults who e...
I support older adults who want to stay in thier homes and recently did a walkthrough of one of my clients kitchens with actual safety in mind for the first time. Found way more issues than I expec...
ABSTRACT
Background
To compare the effectiveness of multifactorial and exercise programs in preventing falls among older adults, with a specific focus on evaluating the individual and combined co...
ABSTRACT
Background
Falls are a major public health issue, largely driven by age-related declines in hip and lower limb muscle strength. Hip muscle strength plays a critical role in postural stab...
Falls are not random events. They are often the result of a predictable interaction between the human body and the built environment.
As people age or experience changes in mobility, balance, or v...
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The simple actions of walking, running and jumping in the eyes of young people can be difficult for the elderly. Especially as they get older, the body’s synthesis of vitamin D weakens, parathyroid...
Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, Pages 3383: AI-Driven Inpatient Fall Prevention Using Continuous Monitoring: From Early Detection to Workflow-Integrated Decision Support: A Scoping Review
Applied Scie...
Imagine your loved one needs hospital-level care for a flare-up of heart failure or a severe infection. In the past, this meant a week in a sterile room with beeping monitors and limited visiting h...
To determine the optimal exercise regimen for improving balance and preventing severe falls in older patients with osteoporosis (OP). Four databases were searched until September 1, 2025. The risk ...
Background:
Falls among hospitalized patients are a substantial cause of adverse health outcomes, making prevention efforts an important priority. The Morse Fall Scale (MFS) is a popular tool...
History, art, poetry and Chautauqua talks, health workshops and Meals on Wheels fundraisers are among events on tap in April at the Carson City Senior Center.
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