Wynnewood, PA — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent for a device invented by Barbara Wadsworth, DNP, RN, FAAN, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Main ...

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

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

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.

Falls are the leading cause of injury for people 65 and older, but the factors that lead to falls can start much earlier. The risk of falling in a given year doubles with every additional related ...

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 ...

Jefferson Healthcare hosts free March 24 educational session with tips to improve balance, strength and home safety Falls are ...

Pediatric falls in hospital settings represent a significant yet largely preventable patient safety challenge. Falls can result in pain, injury and prolonged hospital stays, while also imposing ...

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This story was produced by Amy Ramirez-Leal and distributed by Next Net. Millions of people end up in the ER every year because of accidents that could have been prevented. The results are often ...

Patients hospitalized due to injuries have seen falls and slips surpassing 50% of cases, attributed to an aging population and rising elderly demographics. Among patients aged 75 and older, 7 out of ...