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.

Ms. P fell in her home and suffered a Colles' fracture of her right arm. The wrist was surgically repaired and, following a brief hospitalization, Ms. P has now been admitted to a skilled nursing ...

One of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent falls is by simply making adjustments in the nursing home itself. No ...

One of the key steps in fall prevention is ensuring that the living environment is safe. Tripping hazards like loose rugs, electrical cords, or clutter should be removed. Installing grab bars in ...

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 ...

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don’t reduce the risk of falls or ... for the primary prevention ...

Despite this risk, a report published in April by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... That means most nursing home patients who have had only one shot in fall or winter ...

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However, Rao added that outside of preventing falls ... prevention of fractures in postmenopausal women and men 60 or older who live in their own homes in the community and not nursing homes ...

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don't reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy ...