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 ...

A review that examined fall risk assessment tools for hospitalized older adults was somewhat inconclusive. Because of data limitations in the studies assessed, it was not clear which tools work best.

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, ...

SÃO PAOLO, Brazil — Falls among older adults aren’t just common, they’re deadly. According to the World Health Organization, falls rank as the second leading cause of injury-related death for people ...

Nursing home workers should consider depression as a risk factor for resident falls, authors of a new study say. Depression is already reported as an independent risk factor for falls. In fact, it can ...

In patients who undergo lower limb orthopedic surgery, the use of single-shot femoral nerve block is associated with an ...

Join LJB fall protection expert Thom Kramer, PE, CSP, as he explores the critical topic of identifying and mitigating higher-risk fall hazards. This session will cover updated OSHA regulations and ...

Balance issues can affect all of us and often occur without warning. Unexpected balance issues can be very disruptive, making it difficult for people to carry out everyday tasks such as walking, ...

Among older adults living with HIV, more than half experienced polypharmacy, with 49.3% taking potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and 55.7% having a high sedative burden. These ...