N.J. seniors have the highest risk of dying from a fall. Here’s what can be done | Opinion

The results can be life-changing. Older adults who engage in physical and occupational therapy show a lower risk for ...
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7 Medications Linked to a Higher Risk of Falling (Most Might Surprise You)

Falls are a leading cause of injury deaths among older adults, and some medications significantly increase this risk.
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Older Adults in the U.S. Are Increasingly Dying From Unintentional Falls

Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths. From 2003 to ...
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Study refutes blood thinner brain bleed risk after falls in older adults

There are about 70 million baby boomers in the United States, many now over the age of 65. As people age, rates of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases rise, leading to more use of blood ...
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Traumatic brain injuries in older adults linked to increased risk of dementia

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 the ...
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Older adults increasingly dying from unintentional falls

NEW YORK (AP) — Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the ...
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Older adults in the US are increasingly dying from unintentional falls

(CNN) — Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths. From ...