Most falls among people with osteoporosis happen at home. Use this room-by-room checklist to eliminate tripping hazards.
Alexandra Narvaez, DPT, of Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s, shares insights on assessing general balance and fall risk in this Community Connection segment. She explains how factors such as age, ...
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, ...
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 ...
Fall Prevention Studies show there is a connection between hearing loss and falls. Dr. Dave Fabry, the Chief Hearing Health Officer at Starkey, shares how hearing tech can help prevent and detect ...
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 ...