Falls are not something that are bound to follow aging and the warning signs tend to appear during normal day activities way before a significant slip occurs. Most elderly people emphasize being “more ...

For older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury. Nicole Zipperer, PT,D PT, LSVT BIG discusses how Mercy Health is here to help with their fall risk screening and balance program. Cincy ...

An international study has identified a two-factor screening method that could help healthcare providers better predict which older adults are most likely to experience dangerous falls. The research, ...

Record fall deaths among older Americans prompt calls for routine screening, safer exam rooms, and stable clinical ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

With falls causing millions of injuries in older adults each year, it is an increasingly important public health concern. Older adults living with dementia have twice the risk of falling and three ...

WATERLOO -- The Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging is offering classes about fall risk prevention. A Healthy Steps for Older Adults class will be held 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the agency's ...

Table 1 presents a summary of risk factors for falls identified from studies undertaken in people with cognitive impairment and dementia. In presenting this information, we have categorized risk ...

Figure 1. Distribution of fall risk scores predicted by individual frailty components among Taiwanese older adults (n = 375) living in community dwellings. A research team led by first author Ya-Mei ...