Inpatient clinical care teams generally use tools such as bed alarms, gait belts, closer nursing station placement and more to prevent patient falls. But those interventions can hinder clinical ...

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 ...

Some medications are more likely to cause falls, especially among older adults. Here are 10 types of drugs to be aware of, ...

Death rates from falls jumped more than 70% for older adults in the last 20 years Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

Patients with low skeletal muscle mass are at a higher risk of falling. Certain diabetes medications, particularly SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, are associated with weight reduction, ...

STEVENS POINT − The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Portage County is offering a Stepping On workshop this fall. The program is designed to help older adults prevent falls through practical ...

Exercise can help reduce the risk of falls — a major cause of injuries in older adults — but only four per cent of older ...

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who drink heavily may be at higher risk for falls than those with MCI who do not have alcohol use disorder. A preliminary study of adults published in ...

After an onslaught of frigid temperatures this week, Michiganders can expect snow the next few days, which could create an icy mess on their sidewalks, driveways and steps. When it comes to clearing ...