Among 57,086 older adults, new gabapentin users demonstrated lower fall-related healthcare visits than duloxetine users, with a weighted cumulative incidence of 84.44 vs 158.21 per 1000 person-years ...

Join LJB fall protection expert Thom Kramer, PE, CSP, as he explores the critical topic of identifying and mitigating higher-risk fall hazards. This session will cover updated OSHA regulations and ...

Medicare covers fall risk assessments during routine preventive visits for beneficiaries enrolled in Part B. If you have a history of recent falls or issues with walking and balance, you may be a ...

Eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a new Cochrane review.

Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, most of them in their own homes. But it's possible to reduce those numbers by a quarter, according to a new study. Five steps can cut the risk of falls ...

Individuals who have experienced a recent fall or are having difficulty with balance may receive a fall risk assessment from a healthcare professional. Medicare covers these assessments during ...

Aug. 31 (UPI) --Older adults who work with occupational therapists to remove tripping "hazards" from their homes can reduce their risk for serious injuries from falls, a study published Tuesday by ...

In most areas of our lives—from banking to healthcare to music libraries—we’re managing our information digitally through web-based programs and apps that provide large amounts of data in easy to ...