Fall-related injuries in Australia's residential aged care could be costing the health system $325 million annually, a ...

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.

In accordance with recommendations regarding safe practices for COVID-19 prevention, CAPS offers virtual QPR training. Advance registration is required as there is a limit of 20 participants per ...

Louis tested the effectiveness of a fall prevention program. The study was conducted with the occupational therapists from the St. Louis Agency on Aging but could be replicated with community ...

Studies show that many older adults who engage in Pilates exercises have increased energy, fewer falls and injuries, and ...

Strength and flexibility training, not working out, and a clean diet kept me injury free for almost 10 years as a paramedic. Workouts are the day-to-day activities to accomplish our training goals.

Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin, New Zealand Correspondence to: M M Gardner, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Dunedin School of ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation advising against using vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in people over 60. Pharmacist Katy Dubinsky weighs in.

A free suicide prevention training session will be held at The Entrance on February 10. Opening conversations around suicide is vital to increase awareness and help prevent suicide, but knowing ...

Based on these findings, the USPSTF recommends against supplementation with vitamin D, with or without calcium, for the primary prevention of fractures or falls in community-dwelling ...