Health
8 precautions anyone can take to avoid a nasty fall
The No. 1 cause of traumatic injury and death in the state of Virginia might surprise you.
Sep 23, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Kidney disease linked to increased risk of falling
Kidney disease causes middle-aged people to be as susceptible to falling as older adults, say researchers from Ball State University.
Jun 28, 2019
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Hospitals fall short in teaching fall prevention to departing patients
Falls are a leading cause of hospitalizations and emergency room visits among older adults, but until now, little was known about the relationship between falls and hospital readmissions.
May 24, 2019
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Cardiology
Many stroke patients not screened for osteoporosis, despite known risks
The majority of stroke survivors are not screened or treated for osteoporosis, broken bones, or fall risk—despite stroke being a risk factor for these conditions. The risk is up to four times greater than in healthy people, ...
Apr 25, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
No increased fall risk with HTN treatment in older women
(HealthDay)—Treating high blood pressure (BP) is not associated with an increased fall risk among older women, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Jan 9, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Seniors, take steps to reduce your risk of falling
(HealthDay)—One in four Americans 65 and older falls each year, with some ending up in hospitals or even dying. But new research suggests that it's possible to avoid some of these serious injuries.
Oct 10, 2018
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Older adults with a 'fall prevention plan' less likely to end up in hospital
Older adults at risk for falls are less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations when they have a "fall plan of care," according to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University at New York.
Sep 24, 2018
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Health
How the elderly can avoid one of old age's most dangerous events
Baby boomers, who once viewed themselves as the coolest generation in history, are now turning their thoughts away from such things as partying and touring alongside rock bands to how to they can stay healthy as they age. ...
Sep 21, 2018
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Wearable device can predict older adults' risk of falling
Every year, more than one in three individuals aged 65 and older will experience a fall.
Jul 12, 2018
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Health
Adjusting meds may reduce fall risk in older adults
Simply adjusting the dose of an older adult's psychiatric medication could reduce their risk of falling, a new University of Michigan study suggests.
May 1, 2017
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