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.
Background: Falls and fall-related injuries are common in community-dwelling elderly people. Effective multifactorial fall prevention programs in the primary care setting may be a promising ...
Objective The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes in residential aged care (RAC ... The author group consists of junior, mid-career and senior researchers from different countries and ...
Here are three specific steps that should be taken: First, policymakers should make more community-based falls prevention programs accessible to seniors. This includes creating pathways for ...
MORE SENIOR HEALTH: National Falls Prevention Week highlights dangers for seniors Seniors are more likely to suffer a fall because their age makes them prone to mobility and balance problems.
The collaboration leverages OneStep’s smartphone-driven gait analysis to address one of the most critical challenges facing all seniors and senior living communities - fall prevention.
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 ...