A daily freeze-thaw cycle with unseasonably warm temperatures, such as we experienced earlier this month, created dangerous ...

The Step Ahead to Fall Prevention E-learning Module was updated in December 2024 by Toronto Public Health from the original version created in partnership with York Region Public Health. The ...

Objectives Prevention of falls and fall-related injuries is a priority due to the substantial health and financial burden of falls on patients and healthcare systems. Deprescribing medications known ...

4– 7 Appropriately targeted exercise programmes of sufficient intensity will increase and improve muscle strength, balance, and cardiovascular fitness in older people. 8, 9 Exercises to improve ...

Design A prospective qualitative survey. Methods Older patients (n=757) who were eligible (mini-mental state examination score>23/30) received falls prevention education while admitted to eight ...

After analyzing data from over two million older ... falls, but they need to be implemented thoughtfully to maintain independence while ensuring safety. Modern approaches to fall prevention ...

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A simplified balance test can predict fall risk in older adults up to six months in advance. The test involves maintaining two challenging positions, tandem and unipedal, for 30 seconds each.