FOUR SPORTS. IT’S A FEAR MANY PEOPLE MAY DEVELOP AS THEY GET OLDER. THE FEAR OF FALLING. AND NOW ONE SOUTH CAROLINA HOME HEALTH CARE COMPANY IS USING A NEW PROGRAM TO TEACH SENIORS HOW TO STAY SAFE ...

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 ...

BENTON, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In observance of National Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10-16, 2024), HD Nursing, the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with ...

BENTON, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HD Nursing, the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with individualized fall and pressure injury prevention, proudly announces the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - For those over 65 years old, a fall can begin a lifetime of health related problems, and force a lifestyle change that could mean moving out of your home and into an assisted ...

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 ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports Health Services, Oakland University and the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition have ...

An online program to prevent falls in older adults who rely on wheelchairs or scooters for mobility significantly reduced their concerns about falling, according to preliminary results presented this ...

Let’s be clear: I’m not looking to prevent falls. Long-term care experts have that well in hand with innovative and effective programs that safeguard facility residents from gravity-inflicted injuries ...

Falls prevention programs specifically for older adults received a major boost through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Innovation Lab initiative. The ACL awarded 18 organizations across ...