A geriatrician-led falls prevention clinic service, including the option of a physiotherapist, generated high returns on investment — demonstrating potential viability as an economically attractive ...

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 ...

“Another way to prevent falls is to take preemptive steps,” Gray-Waites said. “Fall-proof living areas by making sure there are handrails in areas where stairs are being used, removing clutter from ...

What does effective fall prevention really involve for older adults who want to remain safe at home? HelloNation has published a HelloNation article that examines how a comprehensive approach to home ...

Balance changes, muscle weakness, and vision decline can all contribute to fall risk in older adults, but following some fall prevention tips can help lower your chances of major injury. No matter ...

Correspondence to Dr Sally Hopewell, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7LD, UK; sally.hopewell{at}csm.ox.ac.uk Objective ...

Falls are the cause of significant injury and disability among older adults. In the long-term care setting, residents are likely to have more than 1 risk factor for falls. Only by assessing the unique ...

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Falling is a serious health risk among older adults. In fact, in Hamilton County falls are the leading cause of hospitalizations, emergency room visits and deaths in individuals over age 65, and one ...

Patient, Family, and Clinician Perspectives on Location of Death for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer Despite underassessment of falls in oncology practice, little research has explored ...