KENNESAW, GA / ACCESSWIRE / November 29, 2024 / Falls are often a big issue in skilled nursing facilities. They can result in loss of independence and injury among residents, and it can also cause ...

Researchers evaluated whether a fall prevention program could be delivered during emergency department visits to adults aged 65 and older, within seven days of an accidental fall, who were expected to ...

Falls are a common occurrence among older adults, with one in four individuals over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to a range of injuries, including broken bones and ...

Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are discharged home the same day. That transition can be a vulnerable moment, ...

Senators who fall seem to make quite a bit of news. Mitch McConnell is now more known for his repetitive falls than his legislative maneuvering. Recently, Sen. Cramer added to the senatorial fall club ...

A fall prevention program for older adults offered benefits across two health systems with varied operations, volume and staffing with similar results, according to a January study published in ...

Let’s be clear: I’m not looking to prevent falls. Long-term care experts have that well in hand with innovative and effective programs that safeguard facility residents from gravity-inflicted injuries ...

Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are discharged home the same day. That transition can be a vulnerable moment, ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports Health Services, Oakland University and the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition have ...

Tana Beverwyk-Abouda is hoping to offer older adults a “menu of choices” to reduce their risk of falling. For some, practicing balance might mean walking down a narrow garden path, said ...

Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one incident of taking a tumble means the chances of it happening again will ...

The Council on Aging and Senior Center are recruiting participants for the award-winning fall prevention program, "A Matter of Balance." This eight-week program will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, ...