For people already experiencing balance challenges, everyday support and stable seating can also play an important role ...

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 ...

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a trauma center, and the number one injury they see in older patients is from falls. So they developed a program called ‘SLIP’. ‘SLIP’ stands for Senior Lifestyles ...

WEST FARGO — Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults ages 65 and older, and the fall death rate is increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As ...

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, ...

Pratfalls may seem funny in comedy skits, but taking a tumble yourself is no laughing matter. The National Safety Council says that falls are responsible for more than 8.5 million emergency room ...

A set of proposals seeking to end falls-related care delays due to policies in assisted living communities and other types of ...

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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 ...

As ice, snow, and freezing temperatures settle in, experts say the risk of serious falls climbs fast. And in Wisconsin, that ...