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 ...

Tana Beverwyk-Abouda is hoping to offer older adults a “menu of choices” to reduce their risk of falling. For some, practicing balance might mean walking down a narrow garden path, said ...

Falls prevention programs specifically for older adults received a major boost through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Innovation Lab initiative. The ACL awarded 18 organizations across ...

Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one incident of taking a tumble means the chances of it happening again will ...

Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden ...

-- NCOA has awarded grants to 18 organizations to implement and test the effectiveness of falls prevention activities identified by the ACL Innovation Lab. -- These activities aim to address gaps in ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports Health Services, Oakland University and the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition have ...