Falling is scary. The good news is that AI-powered fall detection exists to reduce fears and risks associated with falling. Some fall prevention technologies help people respond to falls, whereas ...

When Irene Hobbs saw a flyer hanging at the Highland Senior Center promoting an upcoming fall risk assessment screening event, it came at the right time. Two weeks earlier, the 78-year-old fell in her ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. Falls are not just risky, but common. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four ...

A local nonprofit is teaching seniors how to fall safely or not at all. Kate Tohm has a history of falling. In August, she tripped over an antique shoe shine kit that sits next to her bed. She fell ...

NEW YORK, April 11 (UPI) --For seniors, life can change in the blink of an eye if they trip on a rug or slip on a wet floor. Injuries from falls represent a significant source of pain, disability, ...

"Be careful" and "watch your step" may be among the most common things an older adult would hear — and for good reason. Older adults face a higher risk of falls, and consequently fractures and ...

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 ...

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented with the right knowledge and precautions. This year’s Fall Prevention Week, from Sept. 23-27, will embrace the theme ...

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Touting the potential benefits of innovative safety devices, a trio of US Senators has asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate the challenges of adopting newer technology that can ...