According to a new study, an older person who is concerned about having a fall is at a significantly higher risk of having a fall in the future. Researchers say that identifying and addressing this ...
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – "How to fall safely." That's the concept behind a new class being held by one Palm Desert gym owner who is eager to help her community prevent injury. As people age, risk ...
Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older Americans, making it a major concern for those who love and care for a senior. Of the roughly 1-in-4 seniors (14 million) who ...
New technology is transforming senior care. Advanced AI sensors now monitor elderly residents for fall risks. These systems ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every 17 seconds, someone 65 or older is hospitalized due to a fall, highlighting a growing health crisis that experts said is largely preventable. “All falls are preventable, as ...
More older adults are dying from falls and experts say some common medications may be contributing. In a new report published in JAMA, public health expert Dr. Thomas A. Farley said the risk of death ...
A new study published in npj Digital Medicine suggests that walking data collected from hip-worn accelerometers is viable for assessing the risk of falls in older women. While this specific ...
Life Assure handles this by providing wearable devices that feature intelligent sensors that respond to sudden movement or ...
As adults age and enter their golden years, their risk factors for a number of issues increase. Helping seniors minimize these risks could hold the key to less stress, fewer falls, fewer injuries and ...