Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Participants at high risk for future falls were 31% less likely to experience falls over 10 years after speed of ...

Eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a new Cochrane review.

Is vinyl flooring or carpeted flooring more appropriate to reduce falls in those with dementia? Data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study has shown that nearly half of older adults with ...

ACCORDING TO THE U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and generate enormous ...

Idaho’s physical therapy community is rallying behind new legislation introduced in Congress that would help expand access to critical physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) services for seniors ...

Falls are a major cause of injury-related deaths among older adults worldwide, but middle-aged individuals are not immune. Early detection of balance issues can significantly reduce the risk of ...

Bolton Clarke’s Better Balance Initiative has seen significant improvements in balance, functional strength and mobility for ...

In most areas of our lives—from banking to healthcare to music libraries—we’re managing our information digitally through web-based programs and apps that provide large amounts of data in easy to ...

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 ...

Individuals who have experienced a recent fall or are having difficulty with balance may receive a fall risk assessment from a healthcare professional. Medicare covers these assessments during ...