A comprehensive study on fall prevention among older adults identified several barriers that limit participation in fall prevention programs, according to new research from The Ohio State University.

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 ...

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 ...

A simple fall can alter the course of a senior's life, but early intervention can make all the difference. Join geriatric specialist Natalie Sanders, DO, with University of Utah Health as she ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Age-related balance changes, muscle weakness, and vision problems can increase the risk of falls and injuries in older people. Regular balance, strength, and cardio exercises can help reduce this ...

Objective The effect of fall prevention exercise programmes in residential aged care (RAC) is uncertain. This paper reports on an intervention component analysis (ICA) of randomised controlled trials ...

We found that older patients treated in the emergency department for a fall-related head injury have suboptimal primary care physician follow-up and inadequate adoption of fall prevention strategies.