Frailty nurse specialist Linda Nazarko advises nurses in general practice and the community on prevention of falls in ...

Empower older adults by understanding the strategies to help seniors at risk for falls through tailored exercise ...

Falls increased the likelihood of nursing home placement among older adults, according to a January study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.

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 ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

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, ...

Patients with low skeletal muscle mass are at a higher risk of falling. Certain diabetes medications, particularly SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, are associated with weight reduction, ...