On a frigid winter morning with the promise of Spring right around the corner, a group of eager seniors took a step in the right direction by attending the first ...

Household safety and regular exercise are primary factors in preventing falls among older adults.

A geriatrician-led falls prevention clinic service, including the option of a physiotherapist, generated high returns on investment — demonstrating potential viability as an economically attractive ...

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults, placing significant strain on individuals, families and the health care system. And new research by UBC Okanagan's ...

New UBCO research shows that every dollar invested in a structured fall prevention program, generates returns of up to 2,700 per cent by cutting emergency visits and hospitalizations among older adult ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Trauma Services Department at Medical Center Hospital is hosting a Fall Prevention Class on Monday, February 23, at the MCH ...

Collaboration expands access to innovative gait rehabilitation and fall prevention solutions, combining technology and ...

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults, placing significant strain on individuals, families and the health-care system.

Older adults who started exercising after a fall in 2019 were less likely to experience a recurrent fall in the following 2 years. Those who exercised in both 2019 and 2020 were the least likely to ...

Guilford Cares is sponsoring a new Beginner Tai Chi class, starting April 1. The class will be held Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at Guilford Community Church, 38 ...

Jefferson Healthcare hosts free March 24 educational session with tips to improve balance, strength and home safety Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, however falls aren’t […] ...