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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released a draft recommendation advising exercise for community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older who are at risk for falls.The recommendation is ...

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.

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 fall prevention advance for elderly, MIT robot helps them stand and walk without fear A Massachusetts Institute of Technology team created the Elderly Bodily Assistance Robot, or E-Bar, to help ...

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 ...

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.