Fall Prevention

Hearing Loss and Falls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Mar 20. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2025.0056. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Falls constitute a significant public health concern worldwide and have been ...

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London startup unveils the UK’s first conversational AI wearable, ushering in a new era of proactive car

A quiet revolution is unfolding in London. In a small, determined startup, years of relentless effort have given birth to a breakthrough in digital health. The Value Care Group, a company built on ...

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Community calendar for Delaware County, March 18, 2025 edition

Note: Email only to editor@delcotimes.com by Monday at noon. All notices will appear online. Print is based on a space-available basis. New event The Bethel Township Senior Citizens Group: meets ...

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JFMK, Vol. 10, Pages 96: Effects of Tactile Sensory Stimulation Training of the Trunk and Sole on Standing Balance Ability in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

JFMK, Vol. 10, Pages 96: Effects of Tactile Sensory Stimulation Training of the Trunk and Sole on Standing Balance Ability in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of Functional Mor...

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Geriatrics, Vol. 10, Pages 46: Impact of an Interprofessional Collaboration Between Physicians and Pharmacists on Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs in Older Patients with Trauma in the Emergency Department

Geriatrics, Vol. 10, Pages 46: Impact of an Interprofessional Collaboration Between Physicians and Pharmacists on Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs in Older Patients with Trauma in the Emergency Departmen...

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AI system helps prevent falls at Oro Valley senior community

A new artificial intelligence system is helping reduce falls at Park Senior Villas La Caada without using cameras or micropho...

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Xinhua Headlines: As China tackles aging, elderly-care robots hit fast track

* China is witnessing a rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into eldercare services, offering innovative solutions to the challenges of an aging population.* The latest d...

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Free spring education series for elders and their families

MIDDLEBURY — Elderly Services will be hosting a Community Education Series of five informative presentations this spring on topics of importance to both area elders and their families. The series w...

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Keeping Aging Loved Ones Safe at Home: What Families Need to Know

The Growing Demand for At-Home Elder Care In recent years, many families have shifted their focus to helping loved ones age in the comfort of home. The preference for aging in place comes with m...

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Risk factors and socioeconomic determinants of falls among older adults

BackgroundFalls are included in this category due to their high prevalence among people over 60 years of age. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between the frequency of falls and...

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Top Motion Sensor Applications For Healthcare Business Operations

Healthcare is advancing quickly, with technology improving patient care, hospital operations, and efficiency. One of the most impactful advancements is the use of motion sensors—a versatile tool w...

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Tips for Older Adults

from the South East Health Unit The evidence is clear. Older adults can live longer healthier lives by being active, eating in a healthy way and taking steps to minimize their risk for falls. Bei...

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9 effective ways to reduce the risk of falls at home

An AI platform designed to reduce hospital admissions by predicting when elderly individuals are at risk of falling or becoming ill at home is set to be introduced nationwide.Developed by private c...

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WCCOA to hold “Matter of Balance” classes targeted toward fall prevention

The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) will be holding a “Matter of Balance” class at the Wood County Senior Center (140 S. Grove St.) every Tuesday from March 4 to April 22 from 1 to 3 p...

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Step Width Estimation in Individuals With and Without Neurodegenerative Disease via a Novel Data-Augmentation Deep Learning Model and Minimal Wearable Inertial Sensors

Step width is vital for gait stability, postural balance control, and fall risk reduction. However, estimating step width typically requires either fixed cameras or a full kinematic body suit of we...

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Development and Implementation of Strong Foundations, a Digitally Delivered Fall Prevention Program: Usability and Feasibility Pilot Exercise Cohort Study

Background: Falls remain a major public health problem and significant cause of preventable injury. Maintaining strength and balance by staying active can prevent falls in older adults, and public ...

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