Patient safety is a top priority in healthcare, and one of the biggest challenges hospitals face is preventing falls. These accidents can lead to longer hospital stays and even serious injury.1 While ...

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MILFORD, Conn. & LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--helpp.ai has developed Fall Prevention technology, which incorporates advanced signal processing algorithms and the use of a vision sensor that ...

Falls in acute care settings represent a significant challenge to patient safety, with potentially severe physical, psychological, and economic consequences. In hospitals, falls can lead to injury, ...

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently made recommended updates to the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI) toolkit, focusing on fall prevention initiatives in primary care ...

November is Falls Prevention Month in Canada and while this is a topic that can be applicable to anyone, it is particularly ...

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 ...

A simple fall can be embarrassing for many, but for others, that sudden loss of control can trigger a chain of serious health issues. In 2023, unintentional falls were the leading cause of nonfatal ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - September is Fall Prevention Month, and local caregivers are reminding the community that a little caution can go a long way in preventing serious injury. In Tucson, adults ...

The biggest grocery chain in the country is dishing out pumpkin cookies, seasonal noodles, and more this year. Nicolette is a lifestyle writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Enthusiastic and ambitious, she's ...

A comprehensive study on fall prevention among older adults identified several barriers that limit participation in fall prevention programs, according to new research from The Ohio State University.

NEW YORK (AP) — Marian Rivman is pushing 80. Harriet Luria is a proud 83. In this trio, Carol Leister is the baby at 62. Together, they have decades of experience with yoga. Only now, it involves a ...