New studies by Affinity Living Group and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill aim to use light to reduce the number of falls or amount of agitation in residents living with dementia.
Deaths from falls of U.S. adults aged 75 or more years are increasing, according to a study published Tuesday in JAMA.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, are turning to assisted living providers and others for recommendations on ways to reduce older adults’ risk of falls and manage fall-related injuries.
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Researchers say they are encouraged by preliminary results of a study demonstrating that virtual reality can help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their balance.
Eldersburg, MD-based Integrace is testing technology meant to help independent living residents assess and reduce their risks of falling.
Virtual reality could be an effective form of rehabilitation for long-term dizziness caused by vision changes, which can affect balance and mobility, according to the results of a new study.
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death among older people. Here are some ways to help residents.
Older people with worsening vision face a greater risk of falls, fear of falls and reduced physical activity, a new study finds.
Physical activity for older adults should include balance training as well as aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises, according to updated physical activity guidelines released Monday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
