Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one incident of taking a tumble means the chances of it happening again will ...

Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - For those over 65 years old, a fall can begin a lifetime of health related problems, and force a lifestyle change that could mean moving out of your home and into an assisted ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports Health Services, Oakland University and the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in CMAJ ...

Falls can be prevented, especially in a hospital setting. This course provides tools to implement a fall prevention program, including infrastructure, assessments and processes, fall reduction tips, ...

An online program to prevent falls in older adults who rely on wheelchairs or scooters for mobility significantly reduced their concerns about falling, according to preliminary results presented this ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services do not reimburse fall-related costs, so falls represent a significant cost burden for hospitals. In a new study at two health systems, the average total ...