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 ...

Most falls among people with osteoporosis happen at home. Use this room-by-room checklist to eliminate tripping hazards.

Falling is scary. The good news is that AI-powered fall detection exists to reduce fears and risks associated with falling. Some fall prevention technologies help people respond to ...

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 ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

Falls in acute care settings represent a significant challenge to patient safety, with potentially severe physical, psychological, and economic consequences. In hospitals, falls can lead to injury, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Falls Prevention Awareness Week is underway in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made an official ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I’m a public health expert who spent 18 years as a scientist at the CDC. I see the systematic dismantling of the agency as a ...

It may seem that the most important part of climbing involves grip and finding footholds. But you may be surprised the best ...

The Rural Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Allied Health Team has announced a new, expanded round of its Otago Exercise Program, ...

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 ...