An online program to prevent falls in older adults who rely on wheelchairs or scooters for mobility significantly reduced ...

This was driven in particular by a reduction in severe infection-related illness, defined as a deep surgical-site, deep ...

Shootings have significantly decreased in Louisville neighborhoods with Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs. CVI programs use trained community members to intervene with individuals at high ...

When falls increase in a nursing home, the first reaction is almost always the same: call a meeting, schedule retraining, and remind staff to “be more careful.” It feels like action, but it’s often ...

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 ...

After longtime Derby resident Jack Gillespie took several tumbles around his house, he knew something needed to be done. So Gillespie, 93, reached out for help — and is glad he did. Gillespie ...

The majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors and can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence, and even death. Over 14 million people ages 65 and older report falls ...

A complex falls prevention intervention in stroke Falls are a common post-stroke complication. 18 Post-stroke falls prevention interventions have primarily focused on single components (exercise) with ...

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) issued an action plan that would, in part, equip providers of aging services with a single clearinghouse of information about fall prevention and support health ...

Hillsborough County Adult Day Services GM Remona Singleton shares fall prevention tips for older adults during Fall Prevention Week to raise awareness and promote safety. Amazon to pay historic $2.5 ...