A six-month programme has significantly reduced the rate of falls amongst older people, according to the NHS. Figures from Livewell, Plymouth, said there was a 57% reduction in the rate of falls of ...

WEST FARGO — Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults ages 65 and older, and the fall death rate is increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As ...

With 219,000 fall-related emergency hospital admissions among people aged 65 and over in England in 2023/24, a new trial at the University of Surrey is exploring how smart flooring could help prevent ...

A new study suggests that applying a deep learning algorithm to routine abdominal CT scans could help identify fall risk ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

Unintended falls were found to be the leading cause of injury-related deaths in New Mexicans aged 65 and older, according to state Department of Health data.The New Mexico Department of Health did ...

The highest rate of fall-related deaths and hospitalizations has been found in the oldest age group of 85 and up. This is most likely due to physiological decline, reduced muscle strength, impaired ...

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A slip and fall is a major financial event that demands a proactive response. The difference between a dismissed claim and a full recovery often comes down to the quality of evidence you preserve in ...

Winter-weather-related falls are top of mind following the dangerous snow and ice storm that hit the Commonwealth over the ...