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Fall preventionSocial supportCommunity-dwelling older adultsPhysical activitiesFalls have been recognized as the second leading cause of injury or death for older adults. The related economic burden caused by fall related injuries is not negligible. Earlier research has demonstrated that regular ...
Preventing and Managing Falls in Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes.2022 May 19; World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initia...
An important cause of falls in the older adults is the presence of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia can be related to a food decline, a long hospital stay, and/or a long illness. Generally, older adults have a decrease in mass volume and coordination, with phenotypic changes, such as selective loss ...
Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization and institutionalization for older adults in the U.S. and fall prevention efforts are an important part of geriatric education and health. Yet, a new University of Michigan study found that despite prevention efforts, falls increase by about 1.5% annual...
Older adults at risk for falls are less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations when they have a "fall plan of care," according to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University at New York.
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An initiative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) including online training, assessment tools, and patient education materials on falls suggest that Physical Therapy (PT) can improve balance, strength, gait, and home safety among older adults who are at high risk of falls ...
Elderly Fall Prevention: Tips to Stay Safe Slips and falls are a leading cause of injury, especially amongst children and seniors. But while most children recover without lasting complications, older adults are significantly more likely to be hospitalized, with people over the age of 75 ...
Tis the season for joy, togetherness, and… fall hazards for seniors. As the holidays approach, so do unique risks for falls that can make this time of year a little less merry for older adults. Festive lights, slick surfaces, and that extra holiday clutter can turn ...