If at all possible, "prepare" for a fall by leaning forward into it for control. Landing sideways is best, ideally on your ...

But the US health care system is not always well prepared to cater to aging immigrants. In an increasingly immigrant community in the Hamptons, in New York, a local hospital is offering ...

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

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

However, Rao added that outside of preventing falls and fractures in older adults ... long-term care facilities or hospitals. In a systematic review of research, the task force concluded ...

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.

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