Frailty nurse specialist Linda Nazarko advises nurses in general practice and the community on prevention of falls in ...

A six-month programme has significantly reduced the rate of falls amongst older people, according to the NHS. Figures from Livewell, Plymouth, said there was a 57% reduction in the rate of falls of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

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 ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Monday, Sept. 22, is National Fall Prevention Day, and local advocates say this isn’t just one person’s job, it takes all of us. There’s a statewide campaign created by the ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

A new study suggests that applying a deep learning algorithm to routine abdominal CT scans could help identify fall risk ...

Absence of grab bars, tripping hazards and broken flooring in the home environment can significantly amplify the relationship ...

People across Lanarkshire are being urged to take simple, practical steps to reduce their risk of falling as part of NHS Lanarkshire’s activity during Falls Prevention Week. Falls are a leading cause ...

Had she known the northwestern Quebec city of Val d’Or would be blanketed in snow in early November, Montrealer Anne Renaud ...