Heading for a fall? Think nimbly - Local News | CharlotteObserver.com
An agile mind may be as important as strong limbs when it comes to the crucial task of preventing falls, according to recent research at UNC Chapel Hill.

Ask An Expert: Using a safety calendar to prevent falls
A: One tool that we've had great success with in helping reduce falls on my neurology inpatient unit is the safety calendar. The safety calendar mimics the “No Injuries Since” calendar used at construction job sites or labor factories. ...

Helping Nova Scotian Seniors Stay Healthy and Independent | News ...
"Given that the number of seniors in the province is expected to double by 2025, we need to ensure that seniors, and the organizations who serve them, are better able to prevent falls." In March 2007, Health Promotion and Protection, ...

Legal Medicine: CAN'T WE PREVENT FALLS IN NURSING HOMES?
The issue of falls is multifactorial but the main cause is that patients who are unsteady and unable to stand will continually try to do so. This is very true of patients with dementia. The use of soft restraints which can prevent this ...

Environmental Interventions to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling ...
Environmental Interventions to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older People. A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. Lindy Clemson, PhD. University of Sydney. Lynette Mackenzie, PhD. University of Sydney. Claire Ballinger, PhD ...

Childproofing: Now is always a good time to review - Omamas ...
Place childproof locks or guards on all windows above the first floor; screens are not sturdy enough to prevent falls. This summer saw several incidents of Portland-area children falling out of windows on the second story or higher. ...

Learning to Prevent Falls - The New Old Age Blog - NYTimes.com
Some of these resources are listed below, as well as links to articles in the special issue of the newsletter “Aging Today,” dedicated to preventing falls. A video called “The Good News on Fall Prevention,” from Seattle Pacific ...