A daily freeze-thaw cycle with unseasonably warm temperatures, such as we experienced earlier this month, created dangerous ...

Objective—To assess the effectiveness of exercise programmes in preventing falls (and/or lowering the risk of falls and fall related injuries) in older people. Design—A review of controlled clinical ...

Groundbreaking study reveals how falls may signal or worsen dementia in seniors, offering crucial insights for families navigating aging loved ones' care.

Preventing falls and delaying functional decline through physical therapy can significantly reduce healthcare costs ...

The risk of falling increases with age, but it doesn’t have to mean giving up your independence. Age-proofing your home with a few strategic changes can make a world of difference in preventing falls ...

Keep your balance, even in ice, sleet, and snowBy Catherine RobertsThe icy ground outside your door, on sidewalks, and in ...

By Bob ArnoldA new Brookhaven-based therapy venue is helping people improve their health by addressing balance and foot ...

‘Veezha Peruvazhvu’, a Tamil guide on preventing falls among the elderly, written by S. Kumaravel, Dean, K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, Tiruchi, was launched at the Chennai ...

A bidirectional relationship exists between physical activity and falls from midlife to older age, showed a recent study.

"The project aims to fund early aid and adaptation interventions to prevent falls and hospital admissions and reduce the health burden cost. "Injury from trips and falls - especially among older ...