Erika Hampton of ArchWell Health shares why falls are so common among seniors and simple steps older adults can take to stay ...

Frailty nurse specialist Linda Nazarko advises nurses in general practice and the community on prevention of falls in ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is changing how states select candidates for the Special Focus Facility Program ...

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 ...

Patient safety is a top priority in healthcare, and one of the biggest challenges hospitals face is preventing falls. These accidents can lead to longer hospital stays and even serious injury.1 While ...

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, ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers preventive services to help assess your fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also cover fall prevention programs. As we age, natural changes ...

The Positively Pink Women’s Health Series is a program covering a range of topics important to women in the community.

A set of proposals seeking to end falls-related care delays due to policies in assisted living communities and other types of ...

Falls are a common occurrence among older adults, with one in four individuals over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to a range of injuries, including broken bones and ...

When you enter a nursing home as a resident, you will have an almost 50% chance of falling before your next birthday. And if a nursing home has 100 beds, it would be expected to have, on average, 170 ...