Individuals who have experienced a recent fall or are having difficulty with balance may receive a fall risk assessment from a healthcare professional. Medicare covers these assessments during ...

Among 57,086 older adults, new gabapentin users demonstrated lower fall-related healthcare visits than duloxetine users, with a weighted cumulative incidence of 84.44 vs 158.21 per 1000 person-years ...

Proposed federal legislation that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to receive a no-cost falls risk assessment from a physical or occupational therapist as part of their annual wellness visit is a ...

According to a new study, an older person who is concerned about having a fall is at a significantly higher risk of having a fall in the future. Researchers say that identifying and addressing this ...

The rate of falls in older adults could be slashed by 26% overall, and 38% for those most at risk, if living space hazards are eliminated, according to a new Cochrane review. Approximately one‐third ...

A University of Michigan researcher has developed an innovative program called “JEDII” (Judicious Early Detection of Impending Imbalance) that aims to identify fall risks before accidents occur. ⚡ Why ...

Death rates from falls jumped more than 70% for older adults in the last 20 years Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more ...

Patient, Family, and Clinician Perspectives on Location of Death for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer Despite underassessment of falls in oncology practice, little research has explored ...

Gupta et al 1 did an excellent job examining the frequency, degree of harm, circumstances, cancer type, risk scores, length of stay, and risk factors associated with falls that occurred in an ...

Middle-aged women who report higher levels of physical activity have a lower risk for falls in subsequent years. Additionally, those who experience injurious falls are less likely to engage in ...