A comprehensive study on fall prevention among older adults identified several barriers that limit participation in fall prevention programs, according to new research from The Ohio State University.
If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never thought I’d find myself ...
Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin, New Zealand Correspondence to: M M Gardner, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Dunedin School of ...
Based on these findings, the USPSTF recommends against supplementation with vitamin D, with or without calcium, for the primary prevention of fractures or falls in community-dwelling ...
As Professor Delbaere, who is also president of the Australia and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society, says: “Falling hurts so we don’t practice it and it can be embarrassing.” Even the ...
The goal of the pilot program, funded by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, is to reduce impulsive, high-risk behaviors such as substance use.
(WJAR) — Three people were injured when a vehicle crashed into a market in Fall River on Saturday. The Fall River Police Department says a driver was in the Chaves Market parking lot when the ...
Fall detection works a lot like it sounds, meaning the watch senses you've fallen off your feet and asks you to confirm whether you're okay or need assistance. Friends and family members selected ...