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According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls killed more than 38,000 seniors in 2021, making it the leading cause of ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — At least 25 percent of adults age 65 or older report an injury from falling each year — the leading cause of injury for seniors — and it’s increasing, according to the CDC. A ...

Erika Hampton of ArchWell Health shares why falls are so common among seniors and simple steps older adults can take to stay ...

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Abstract: Accurate fall risk prediction is crucial for early intervention and prevention, effectively reducing the incidence of falls and the associated harm. This paper proposes a non-contact gait ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fall is in full swing and while the changing foliage may make for beautiful scenery, the shift also means the start of seasonal allergies. NBC medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to share ...

Today’s anti-fall technology has come a long way from ‘I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!’ Here’s how it works. By Joyce Cohen Kathy Doyle fell on the street in Manhattan several times over the years.

Carla, 84, suffered from chronic back pain while living independently. She was prescribed increasingly strong pain medications, from muscle relaxants to topical anesthetics and eventually narcotics.