Post-fall investigations provide critical insights to mitigate future risks for both individual residents and the broader ...

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic used AI to analyze abdominal CT scans and identify early predictors of fall risk in adults as young as 45. The study found that muscle density — not size — was the ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to abdominal imaging can help predict adults at higher risk of falling as early as ...

According to a new study, an older person who is concerned about having a fall is at a significantly higher risk of having a fall in the future. Researchers say that identifying and addressing this ...

Q: How can I prevent falls as I age? A: During a recent check-up, my doctor asked me if I had fallen in the last three months. My 3-year-old granddaughter falls almost daily. The truth is, some adults ...

A new study pinpointed which chronic conditions in people with multimorbidity — or multiple long-term conditions — are most closely associated with experiencing a fall. The report was published ...

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 ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) poses substantial challenges not only through the direct loss of motor and sensory function but also via the heightened risk of falls, which can precipitate further injury and ...

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 ...

More than 1 in 4 people over 65 report falling each year, and many of these falls result in serious injuries like hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries. Older adults are already at a higher risk ...

Encompass Group LLC‘s Albahealth® announced the release of Safe-Steps® Fall Risk Management Kits. The kits include chart stickers, magnets, identification bracelets, footwear, gowns and a throw ...