Communities across the nation recently just wrapped trainings and educational initiatives focused on Falls Prevention Awareness thru the National Council on Aging. The NCOA provides a wealth of ...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Older adults at risk for falls are less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations when they have a "fall plan of care," according to new research featuring faculty at ...

Electronic health records software can play a more prominent role in helping to prevent patient falls, AHIMA said in new research. EHR vendors such as Epic, Cerner and Meditech, in fact, have been ...

Older adults at risk for falls are less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations when they have a "fall plan of care," according to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State ...

A combination of screening, modifying risk factors, and evidence-based interventions can lower older adults' fall risk. Falls are a significant problem for adults age 65 and older. According to the ...

The opioid epidemic has drawn considerable interest in the development of new prescription guidelines, practices, and restrictions to ensure the appropriate use of opioid painkillers. Meanwhile, less ...

Providers should take extra time during office visits to review patients' medications for any that may put them at risk for falls and ask patients if they have fallen in the past year or are concerned ...

Falling becomes more common as you get older, and has more serious health risks. However, you can lower your fall risk with a ...