Falls requiring medical attention tied to later dementia diagnosis
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HealthDay News
Oct 02, 2024
The authors say that the findings warrant cognitive screening after a fall resulting in an emergency department or inpatient encounter.
Fatal falls after age 45 years cost more than fatal firearm injuries
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HealthDay News
Oct 03, 2024
Combined cost, including medical costs and value of statistical life, were higher for fatal falls among those aged 45 to 85-plus years.
Reports reveal best, worst states for retirement, falls among older adults
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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.
Leisure-time physical activity linked to lower odds of falls
Feb 05, 2024
The odds of noninjurious and injurious falls were reduced for women with activity at or above the WHO-recommended level.
AAOS: Pickleball-related fractures up significantly in older adults
Feb 16, 2024
Fractures most commonly were seen in the upper extremity in women aged 65 years and older following a fall.
Eye diseases tied to higher risk for falls, fractures
Jan 03, 2024
The findings were seen for adults with cataract, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma.
‘Smart’ glasses, mobility tools part of dynamic slate of senior tech getting seed funding
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 21, 2024
Eleven senior tech projects will receive funding and support from the Design Age Institute in London, from apps to mobility solutions.
This gadget proves wearable robots are hippest solution for elderly fitness
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 18, 2024
Recent research on a “hip-assist” robotic device, which goes around a users’ waist, could help users improve stride and balance for fitness.
Forum at Rancho San Antonio nabs Gold in Quality category for use of tech to reduce falls
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Foster Stubbs
Dec 04, 2023
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino, CA, won a Gold award in the Quality category of the Senior Living track of the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards for falls prevention efforts.