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.

All classes will be held in the St. Luke's Easton- Kroner Auditorium at 250 S. 21st Street. ThinkFirst to Prevent Falls is an evidence-based older adult (55y+) fall prevention program.

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 balance. Adults aged 65 and older may move their arms more slowly when slipping, ...

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 ...

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

Review question To assess whether fall-prevention strategies which target two or more risk factors for falls (multifactorial interventions) or fixed combinations of interventions (multiple component ...

As people age, the frequency and impact of falls among the elderly continue to escalate, presenting significant health and mobility risks. Efficient detection and immediate response are crucial in ...

Approximately 30% of adults aged 65 years and over fall at least once each year, and the prevalence increases to nearly 50% in those aged over 85 years (Figure 1). [1, 2] Older adults who have ...

Future Perspective & Conclusion In this population of vulnerable older people, with double the risk of falls, more work is needed to enable identification of effective fall prevention strategies ...

A recent research paper reveals worrisome gaps in physical security at four Dallas–Fort Worth area universities.