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You can also check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's “Check for Safety” home fall prevention checklist, which provides practical tips for making your home safer.
A comprehensive study on fall prevention among older adults identified several barriers that limit participation in fall prevention programs, according to new research from The Ohio State University.
Fall prevention programs can help you boost your strength, balance, and mobility. They may offer helpful advice on lifestyle changes or habits that can help you stay steady.
Dr. Jordan Metzl joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to talk about the best practices when it comes to injury prevention. He recommends finding sports gear that fits properly, building up muscle mass and ...
Fall Prevention: Best Practices for the 3 Main Types of Hazards. Date: Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm ET - 1:00pm CT - 11:00am PT To help prevent injuries and create a safe working environment ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The first day of Fall is 10 days away and what doctors want you to be especially aware of is all in the name of the season. September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month. A ...
DHSS announces effort to prevent falls among older Missourians. September 21, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. by Ceilidh [email protected] ...
More information: Shu Xu et al, Self-Reported Visual Difficulty and Mortality Risk Among Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Recurrent Falls, Innovation in Aging (2025). DOI: 10.1093/geroni ...
Pima County Health Department says that unintentional injuries like ground level falls continue to remain the number one cause of injury related death for older adults 65 and up in the state of ...
Scottsdale-based Westminster Village reports 72% monthly fall reduction SCOTTSDALE, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2025 / Westminster Village announced today a significant breakthrough in ...
Two of their volunteer physical therapists conduct fall clinics locally. Recently, they have held fall clinics at The Gathering Place, Windham Housing and Valley Cares. At these one-hour clinics, the ...
To protect workers and businesses, and to create a culture of safety that saves lives, employers should maintain detailed records of all inspection activities. While this is only one of many ...