Stroke survivors who participated in a home-based fall prevention program, “falls after stroke trial” (FAST), experienced a ...

SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- Somewhere in Ohio, an older adult, on average, will fall every minute, resulting in three deaths per day, two hospitalizations each hour, and an ED visit every six and a half ...

Falls can be dangerous for anyone, especially the vulnerable elderly, who are often part of community-based organizations. These organizations want to prevent falling, and to do so, they need evidence ...

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As the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in adults over the age of 65, falls can greatly impact the health and well-being of older adults. The age-adjusted fall death rate increased by 41 ...

Falling is a serious risk for older adults here in Vermont. It’s also one that can be easily mitigated with specific preventative measures. The Southeastern VT Medical Reserve Corp is a ...