One in four older adults experiences a fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wilmington College’s Erin Bales will facilitate Stepping On, a free program designed ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

Falls are a common occurrence among older adults, with one in four individuals over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to a range of injuries, including broken bones and ...

Researchers at University of California San Diego have revealed promising results from a study evaluating the university's "Strong Foundations" program, a digitally delivered fall prevention ...

Stroke survivors who participated in a home-based fall prevention program, “falls after stroke trial” (FAST), experienced a 33% reduction in falls after 12 months, according to a March study published ...

July 19, 2010 — A fall-prevention program is not shown to be effective in reducing falls among high-risk, cognitively intact older persons, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial ...

In today's dynamic healthcare environment, the demand for physical therapy has never been more critical. The pressing need for rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and pain alleviation spans ...

The national TOP UP clinical trial, a partnership between University of Sydney researchers and aged care providers, found participants could walk and get out of a chair more easily, were less likely ...

When Irene Hobbs saw a flyer hanging at the Highland Senior Center promoting an upcoming fall risk assessment screening event, it came at the right time. Two weeks earlier, the 78-year-old fell in her ...

Tana Beverwyk-Abouda is hoping to offer older adults a “menu of choices” to reduce their risk of falling. For some, practicing balance might mean walking down a narrow garden path, said ...