Sep. 19—A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older ...

The national rate of deaths after falls among people 65 and over increased by more than 35 percent between 2005 and 2014, according to the Journal Sentinel. Falls are the leading cause of ...

Fracture prevention in the elderly is crucial for healthy ageing. A doctor shares essential tips to improve bone strength, ...

The chip creates a digital output using a method called “time-to-digital” conversion. It measures the time it takes for a signal to cross a threshold, rather than measuring the voltage intensity ...

Learn how long seniors often wait for help after a fall and why response time matters. This guide explains the risks, ...

Death rates from falls jumped more than 70% for older adults in the last 20 years Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more ...

Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are ...

Idaho’s physical therapy community is rallying behind new legislation introduced in Congress that would help expand access to critical physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) services for seniors ...

Fear of falling (FoF) is a prevalent concern among older adults that extends beyond the experience of actual falls. It encapsulates an anxiety regarding the potential for falling that can lead to ...

Nearly 11% of older adults with an injurious fall were diagnosed with dementia 1 year later. Compared with other traumatic injuries, falls were tied to a 21% increased risk of a subsequent dementia ...