A fall prevention program for older adults offered benefits across two health systems with varied operations, volume and ...

Falling is scary, especially when you get injured in the process. Anyone can be at risk for a fall-related injury, but you can have an increased risk of falling, or of suffering severe consequences ...

Every second, someone somewhere in the United States takes a devastating fall, contributing to a massive $50 billion annual healthcare burden, a figure set to double by 2030 as the baby boomer ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

Falls in older adults are a major issue, especially for families in Egg Harbor Township and surrounding communities. It’s no ...

Radnor, Pa.-based Main Line Health’s COO has earned a patent for her invention designed to prevent hospital falls, ABC 6 reported Sept. 2. Barbara Wadsworth, DNP, RN, has been a nurse for nearly 40 ...

Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are ...

In addition, some plans may offer exercise programs, such as SilverSneakers, or programs specifically geared toward fall prevention that help you make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of falling.

To help prevent injuries and create a safe working environment, employers are required to identify hazards in their facilities. But how you go about that is the tough part. During this webcast, J. J.