Falls in two long-term care facilities dropped by 43% after the installation of a dynamic lighting program tuned to natural sleep and wake rhythms, according to a study conducted by researchers from ...

The San Diego County Fall Prevention Task Force is bringing together health care professionals, service providers and community advocates to work on fall-reduction strategies by hosting a series of ...

Falling at any age can be dangerous, but falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults. Some 36 million falls are reported among older adults each year, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a new Cochrane review.

Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls are a common and often a devastating problem among older adults. The results of falls cause a tremendous amount of morbidity, ...

Eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a new Cochrane review.

New research from Flinders University has revealed that devastating falls in residential aged care homes could be prevented by using gold standard approaches of regular exercise and a personalised ...