BRIEF To prevent falls, exercise at home
Tom Avril Nov. 26, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Falling is the leading cause of unintentional injury among older people -- with the potential for debilitating bone fractures and even death -- and ...

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 ...

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A specific type of yoga can help improve stability and balance in women over age 65, which could help to prevent falls, finds a preliminary study out of Temple University’s Gait Study Center. Dr. Jinsup Song and researchers at the ...

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 ...