Senior Care Industry News

Vote Fall Prevention Programs www.insideeldercare.com — Falling for the elderly is devastating and has many lasting consequences such as pain, injury, loss of independence, and costly medical bills. Tags: fall prevention 1 point, submitted 2 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments
Vote Fear not. Anxiety over falling can lead to more falls, researchers find www.mcknights.com — An elderly person's fear of falling can actually exacerbate underlying physical conditions, creating a “vicious circle,” which could lead to a greater risk of falling, according to a new report. Tags: fall prevention 2 points, submitted 3 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments
Vote Non-adherence to medications increases seniors' risk for falls: study www.mcknights.com — Seniors who neglect to take their medications as directed can significantly increase their risk of falls, according to new research. Tags: fall prevention 2 points, submitted 3 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments
Vote Simple Steps to Prevent Falling seniorliving.about.com — Did you know that falling down is the leading cause of injury death in adults over age 65? Tags: fall prevention 1 point, submitted 6 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments
Vote Astronaut training could help prevent falls among seniors, report says www.mcknights.com — Seniors at risk of falling could soon benefit from some pretty far-out therapies, courtesy of NASA and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI), according to a recent project report. Tags: Astronauts fall prevention 1 point, submitted 8 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments
Vote Firms, researchers aim to keep seniors steadier on their feet www.dallasnews.com — Several programs and new technology to prevent falls. Tags: fall prevention 1 point, submitted 1 year ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments
Vote The Most Dangerous Room in the House? newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com — Good NY Times article on safety tips for the bathrooms, which may people believe to be the most dangerous room in the house. Tags: Bathroom safety fall prevention 1 point, submitted 1 year ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

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