Reducing senior falls: Leveraging technology for safety in senior living communities
By
Ted Tzirimis
Jun 20, 2024
As our population ages, the spotlight on older adult falls and their effects within senior living communities has intensified, demanding greater awareness and action. Falls among older adults are alarmingly...
One in eight older adults reports using cannabis in past year
Dec 28, 2023
Use was more likely among unmarried or unpartnered adults and those consuming alcohol.
Patients with migraine with aura have impaired postural responses
Dec 07, 2021
Overall, 46% of the falls in the previous 12 months were explained by the MCT and ADT sway area, the frequency of aura and the fear of falling.
Prescription opioids linked to increased risk for serious fall events
Feb 20, 2024
The findings seen among adults of all ages, especially those aged 85 years or older; the risk was highest in the first 28 days after initiation.
Vestibular system impairment tied to fall risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Mar 18, 2022
A significant association was seen between semicircular canal function with lower likelihood of falls in adjusted analysis.
CDC: New falls prevention strategies needed
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 05, 2016
Almost 30% of noninstitutionalized older adults fell within the past year, according to a new report from the CDC. New falls prevention interventions, especially for those with severe vision impairment,...
New model predicts two-year risk for fall injuries in nursing home residents
Mar 14, 2023
The clinical tool includes five characteristics, including activities of daily living and history of nonhip fracture.
‘Smart’ toilet seat tracks patients’ health, aids in diagnoses
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 26, 2023
TrueLoo is a new toilet with sensors that can analyze waste to monitor trends and patients’ health.
Sensors could help prevent falls
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering are developing falls prevention sensors for use by residents of senior living communities and private homes. The technology can...
Study: Tai chi helps prevent falls
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 15, 2016
Older adults who perform tai chi are significantly less likely to have injury-causing falls compared with peers who perform lower extremity training, and the effects are long-lasting, according to new...