Virtual reality could help with balance, mobility, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2019
Virtual reality could be an effective form of rehabilitation for long-term dizziness caused by vision changes, which can affect balance and mobility, according to the results of a new study.
Tips and tools to help residents avoid falls
By
Daniel Piereth
Feb 04, 2019
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death among older people. Here are some ways to help residents.
New HHS guidelines recommend 3-pronged approach to exercise for older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 13, 2018
Physical activity for older adults should include balance training as well as aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises, according to updated physical activity guidelines released Monday by the U.S. Department...
Seniors with untreated hearing loss have greater risk of dementia, falls, hospitalization
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 12, 2018
Older adults with untreated hearing loss have a greater risk of dementia, depression, falls, hospitalization, rehospitalization and ER visits, according to newly published research.
New toolkit focuses on falls detection and prevention
Oct 19, 2018
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies on Thursday introduced its first-ever toolkit devoted to safety technology — specifically, technology to detect or prevent falls — for use in...
Fall-related death rate among older adults increases 110%
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2018
Age-adjusted death rates due to unintentional falls among older adults increased 110% from 1999 to 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
22% of assisted living residents have fallen in past 90 days
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2018
Twenty-two percent of current residential care community residents had fallen within the past 90 days in 2016 during the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers, according to data published Thursday.
Philips acquires Blue Willow Systems, partners with Inovonics
Sep 20, 2018
Royal Philips has acquired Blue Willow Systems, developer of a cloud-based senior living community resident safety platform, Philips announced Wednesday.
Updated Apple Watch can detect falls, and HomePod wireless speaker has new features
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2018
A watch that can detect falls, and a wireless speaker with new features, were two highlights of Apple’s keynote event Wednesday in Cupertino, CA. The Apple Watch Series 4, the first major design...
Death rate from falls increases 31% over 9 years
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2018
The death rate from falls among adults aged 65 or more years increased 31% from 2007 to 2016, according to newly published federal data. And it’s growing the fastest among those aged 85 or more years.