A review that examined fall risk assessment tools for hospitalized older adults was somewhat inconclusive. Because of data limitations in the studies assessed, it was not clear which tools work best.

The scenario is common. An elderly person seems to be in good health until one day they suffer a fall and from then on their quality of life begins to deteriorate. Even if there are no serious ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects the joints, resulting in pain, stiffness and progressive disability. This multifactorial disease not only ...

Once you cross the 65 mark, a simple trip or a slip isn’t just a bit of an embarrassment; it’s a serious health risk that can ...

Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

Proposed federal legislation that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to receive a no-cost falls risk assessment from a physical or occupational therapist as part of their annual wellness visit is a ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

This year, more than a quarter of adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. will suffer a fall. New Jersey leads the country in highest incidence of senior falls. For seniors, a fall can mean a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Older adults who wore progressive-addition lenses had the greatest fall rate. PALs wearers were two times more ...