Falls prevention

Researchers have secured close to a total of $35 million across multiple U.S. studies to identify falls prevention strategies and risk factors for cognitive decline, as well as expand a dementia-specific...

Older adults say they want to age in place, but very few have done much to prepare to do so, according to a new survey. That lack of planning, however, may present an opportunity for senior living providers.

A significant association was seen between semicircular canal function with lower likelihood of falls in adjusted analysis.

The average cost of assisted living professional liability claims ($267,174) has outpaced such claims by skilled nursing facilities ($245,559) over the past few years, according to the 11th edition of...

Th wide variation in fall rates at the county level suggests modifiable risk factors, such as the built environment and prescribing practices.

Just like last year, 2021 was dominated by the coronavirus. So also like 2020, it’s not surprising that COVID-19 popped up more than once as a topic of our most-read columns this year when we examined...

The time is now for meaningful reform that improves the daily experiences of workers — and keeps long-term care safe for the seniors of the future.

Overall, 46% of the falls in the previous 12 months were explained by the MCT and ADT sway area, the frequency of aura and the fear of falling.

Many people dismiss falls as a normal part of aging. That couldn’t be further from the truth, according to Stephanie Wierzbicka, manager of strategic health programs at ComForCare, an Illinois-based...

September is National Falls Prevention Month and an excellent opportunity for home-based healthcare professionals to examine their current falls prevention programs.