SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- Somewhere in Ohio, an older adult, on average, will fall every minute, resulting in three deaths per day, two hospitalizations each hour, and an ED visit every six and a half ...

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 ...

Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one incident of taking a tumble means the chances of it happening again will ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The USPSTF recommended multifactorial interventions alongside exercise for fall prevention. Fall risk factors ...

Objective The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes in residential aged care (RAC) is uncertain. This paper reports on an intervention component analysis (ICA) of randomised controlled trials ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...

Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden ...

Balance changes, muscle loss, and vision decline that may come with age can raise the chance of falls and injury. However, regular balance, strength, and aerobic exercise can help lower this risk.

Senators who fall seem to make quite a bit of news. Mitch McConnell is now more known for his repetitive falls than his legislative maneuvering. Recently, Sen. Cramer added to the senatorial fall club ...

Every year, there is a moment when changes in the calendar or temperature can cause your workout routine to hit a wall. In ...