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

Nearly half of older adults with dementia experience falls, suggests new research that also identifies multiple risk factors for these falls. In a study of more than 5500 participants, 45.5% of those ...

This section summarizes the findings of fall prevention trials undertaken in older individuals with cognitive impairment conducted in community, residential aged care and hospital settings. Table 2 ...

Collaboration achieves 0 falls during the last 3 months in its trial units. ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Althaia Foundation has an innovation and development project underway to prevent falls in ...

The A1 medical/surgical unit at Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati reduced its fall rate from 10 falls per 1,000 patient days to two falls per 1,000 patient days over three years through a ...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in CMAJ ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.

The moment Barbara Thompson found her mother lying motionless on the kitchen floor last spring, surrounded by scattered grocery bags and a broken drinking glass, she knew something had changed. Her ...