Reports reveal best, worst states for retirement, falls among older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2024
New reports take a look at the best and worst states for older adults to settle in for retirement, as well as the states with the worst statistics for older adult falls.
AI produces new legal risks, considerations for senior living and care, experts caution
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 18, 2023
Although senior care and living is already a highly regulated industry, adoption of artificial intelligence tools has created new considerations that providers should be aware of, legal experts warn.
Rate of falls increasing among older adults in the U.S.
Mar 08, 2022
Th wide variation in fall rates at the county level suggests modifiable risk factors, such as the built environment and prescribing practices.
Tech-driven initiative aims to reduce falls among the elderly
By
John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2024
A technology-driven program that targets falls among older adults was recently unveiled by Connect America.
Predictive tech tools helping spur value-based care, health execs say
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 16, 2024
New tech is helping LTCs provide value-based care via AI and predictive technology, both tech and healthcare leaders say.
Provider tests technology to help residents reduce fall risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2019
Eldersburg, MD-based Integrace is testing technology meant to help independent living residents assess and reduce their risks of falling.
More than one in four older adults report falling in the previous year
Sep 05, 2023
Self-reported falls were more common in women, but fall-related deaths were more common in men.
Older men have higher rates of skull fractures than women
Mar 21, 2023
The findings were seen for emergency department visits for blunt head trauma, mostly due to falls.
Hopping reduces fracture risk after fall
Sep 22, 2015
Two minutes of hopping a day can strengthen the hip bones of older men and reduce the risk of fracture after a fall, a new study has found.
Socks for seniors are getting smarter, could help prevent falls
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 16, 2023
Separate companies in the US and the UK recently announced product expansions for “smart” socks that are aimed at the senior market.