Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nicole Fidanza, left, clinical associate professor of occupational therapy, and Karen Blood, right, clinical associate professor ...

Falls are a major concern for older adults. They can lead to serious injuries such as broken bones or head injuries, and they ...

With 219,000 fall-related emergency hospital admissions among people aged 65 and over in England in 2023/24, a new trial at the University of Surrey is exploring how smart flooring could help prevent ...

“The balance system is comprised of three essential components: the Proprioceptive system, the visual system, and the vestibular system.” Aging comes with a lot of changes to our body, mind and soul.

Falling is scary. The good news is that AI-powered fall detection exists to reduce fears and risks associated with falling. Some fall prevention technologies help people respond to ...

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Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in CMAJ ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Winter-weather-related falls are top of mind following the dangerous snow and ice storm that hit the Commonwealth over the weekend, prompting numerous calls reporting falls ...