A review that examined fall risk assessment tools for hospitalized older adults was somewhat inconclusive. Because of data limitations in the studies assessed, it was not clear which tools work best.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects the joints, resulting in pain, stiffness and progressive disability. This multifactorial disease not only ...

SINGAPORE – Madam Tan Yok So, 78, has a history of falls and has developed a fear of falling, which has kept her from leaving home. In 2016, the retiree slipped on a puddle of water at home and hit ...

A comprehensive falls assessment allows a person's individual falls risk factors to be identified. This assessment is often carried out by a specialist falls service, but it can also be undertaken in ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

Every second, someone somewhere in the United States takes a devastating fall, contributing to a massive $50 billion annual healthcare burden, a figure set to double by 2030 as the baby boomer ...

The majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...