Adults age 65 and older who go to the emergency department (ED) for a fall-related injury are not likely to participate in a fall prevention program after being discharged, despite being given a flyer for a local program ...
Aug 8, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older people in the United States, and this health threat is likely to grow since 10,000 Americans now reach age 65 every day, a new federal report shows.
Sep 22, 2016
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WA-led research has found an effective and cost-efficient way of preventing patients from falling over in hospital.
Jun 4, 2015
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More than half a million older Californians—12.6 percent of the state's senior population—fall more than once a year, but nearly 60 percent of them fail to seek medical attention afterward, according to a new study by ...
Nov 21, 2014
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Falls are common in elderly people but the risk increases markedly when they have depressive symptoms, research from Neuroscience Research Australia shows.
Oct 7, 2014
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Older adults are at a greater danger of falling when walking for utilitarian purposes such as shopping and appointments than when walking for recreation, according to a study from UMass Medical School.
Jul 17, 2014
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Exercise programmes designed to prevent falls in older adults also appear to prevent injuries caused by falls, suggests a paper published today in BMJ.
Oct 30, 2013
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Tai chi has particular health benefits for older people, including helping to prevent falls and improving mental wellbeing, reveals a review published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
May 16, 2011
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May is National Trauma Awareness Month. It's a time to spread awareness about injury prevention and trauma.
May 15, 2024
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There's nothing like the comfort and security of home. For many, a home is a place filled with fond memories of happy times.
Mar 24, 2023
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