Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never ...

More than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. The risk of falling and having fall-related problems increases with age. However, Karion Gray-Waites, DNP, a physical medicine and ...

We found one study which may impact recommendations relating to strength and balance training for falls prevention in older people living in the community. We subsequently discussed this with topic ...

Among older adults who receive care in a hospital, the estimated annual average cost per inpatient visit for falls injuries is $18,658 and $1,112 per emergency department admission, according to ...

F alls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older – with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only ...

For older adults who have experienced a fall, it would be useful to consult a geriatrics or fall prevention program which can lead to a 30 to 50% reduction in future falls.

For older adults, loss of balance is more than just a mild inconvenience; it’s a significant health concern that may lead to falls, injuries, and a decline in overall quality of life. According ...

Using a quasi-experimental design, the study included 92 participants - aged 60 and older - who were stratified by fall risk level using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Stopping ...

In older adults, falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries, killing about 25,000 elderly Americans a year. This number has been constantly rising in the US over the last decade. However, falls ...

Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths.

The majority of falls occur among older adults, and within this population falls are a leading cause of injury and death, surpassing fatalities from car crashes, homicide and suicide combined.