A review that examined fall risk assessment tools for hospitalized older adults was somewhat inconclusive. Because of data limitations in the studies assessed, it was not clear which tools work best.

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 ...

For people experiencing multiple falls after this age, their future risk could increase up to 74 per cent, say scientists ...

Dec 29 (Reuters) - Obese older adults may be more likely than their thinner peers to suffer a potentially disabling fall -- though the most severely overweight may be somewhat protected from injury, ...

Spring semester is here, and it’s the perfect time to think about studying abroad this upcoming fall! Most students choose to study abroad in the spring, and there’s even a common misconception that ...

Falls are a serious public health problem globally, particularly in acute care hospitals, where hospitalized patients are at high risk for falls and may experience adverse outcomes such as prolonged ...