For seniors, falling can have major impact, including broken bones, head trauma, reduced mobility and even death.
A comprehensive study on fall prevention among older adults identified several barriers that limit participation in fall prevention programs, according to new research from The Ohio State University.
The Fayette All Age Friendly Committee shared comprehensive safety tips at their Dec. 16 meeting, ranging from securing rugs ...
Objective The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes in residential aged care (RAC) is uncertain. This paper reports on an intervention component analysis (ICA) of randomised controlled trials ...
Conclusions—Exercise is effective in lowering falls risk in selected groups and should form part of falls prevention programmes. Lowering fall related injuries will reduce health care costs but there ...
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 thought I’d find myself ...
Considering taking supplements to treat fall prevention? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of fall prevention. Follow the links to read common uses ...
Aurora Health Care will offer "Stepping On," a seven-week fall prevention workshop, at several southern Wisconsin locations throughout 2025. The program, proven to reduce falls by 31%, teaches ...
Older adults are more likely to fall, which can cause serious injury. Many studies have shown that tai chi is one of the most ...