Review Question In this review we assessed the evidence on the effect of interventions designed to reduce falls in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The interventions included exercise, medication ...

Falls can often lead to reduced mobility or long-term disability in adults 65 and older, but there are strategies beyond exercise that can help these patients stay independent longer.

Dr. Patel says you should let your doctor know if you have had a fall or a near fall. Falls can be a subtle sign of dementia, ...

When a person starts to lose their balance on a slippery surface, the natural reaction is to raise the arms to restore ...

When a person starts to lose their balance on a slippery surface, the natural reaction is to raise the arms to restore ...

Search date We searched the healthcare literature for reports of randomised controlled trials relevant to this review up to 2 May 2018. In such studies, people are allocated at random to receive one ...

In addition to improving the safety and health of older veterans, the legislation seeks to reduce the “massive expenses” associated with falls, according to King. Roughly $80 billion — including $53 ...

Falls in the elderly population have become a public health problem worldwide, since they represent one of the main causes of disability. Automatic identification of the possible danger of falls would ...

UNAIDS statistics indicate that adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15-24 years continue to face a significant risk of HIV acquisition.