Falls are a significant public health problem. While people can fall at any age, older age is a key risk factor for falls (WHO, 2021). Several studies suggest that people with disabilities are at an ...

September is Falls Prevention Month. Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths but are largely preventable. So, Heather Chalon explains how Tai Chi for Falls Prevention is an ...

Staying active becomes increasingly important as the years slip by, especially when it comes to preventing falls and ...

Each year, Falls Prevention Awareness Week marks a critical moment in promoting safety and independence for older adults. Hosted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free® Initiative, ...

Join NPT as we discuss Fall Prevention on this edition of AGING MATTERS. Each year, millions of people over age 65 fall. In fact, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The USPSTF recommended multifactorial interventions alongside exercise for fall prevention. Fall risk factors ...

A simple fall can alter the course of a senior's life, but early intervention can make all the difference. Join geriatric specialist Natalie Sanders, DO, with University of Utah Health as she ...

Communities across the nation recently just wrapped trainings and educational initiatives focused on Falls Prevention Awareness thru the National Council on Aging. The NCOA provides a wealth of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The USPSTF recommends exercise and multifactorial interventions such as education and nutrition therapy to ...

The A1 medical/surgical unit at Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati reduced its fall rate from 10 falls per 1,000 patient days to two falls per 1,000 patient days over three years through a ...

Atrium Health's approach to fall prevention used to be inadequate, and was not properly protecting its hospital patients' safety. The health system's previous falls prevention technology lacked the ...