Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2023. The meeting, to be held in person in Dallas and virtually, Feb. 8-10, 2023, is a world premier meeting for researchers and… Continue reading Stay alert to avoid falls that can cause serious injuries
Category: Falls
4 Exercises to Reduce Your Risk of Falls
Decreased balance and falls are a dangerous part of getting older, but there are things you can do now in order to set yourself up for a better chance of avoiding costly, or even deadly, falls later on. The numbers are startling and frightening: the National Council on Aging (NCOA), citing information from the Centers… Continue reading 4 Exercises to Reduce Your Risk of Falls
Getting A Grip on Avoiding Disability
Older adults with good grip strength – the ability to grasp and hold on to or pull an object – are less likely to become disabled, researchers say. The information came from an analysis conducted by Chinese investigators of a study called SHARE. In that study, 30,434 people, age 50 or older, were surveyed every… Continue reading Getting A Grip on Avoiding Disability
How to Prevent Falls in The Home
Each year in the U.S. one in four people over 65 experiences a fall. It’s a common problem and can lead to a loss of independence, hospitalization, lack of confidence, and in some cases death. Avoiding falls in the first place is a vital aspect of living independently. Here’s how to prevent accidents in the… Continue reading How to Prevent Falls in The Home
If You Fall…
It can happen to anyone. One minute you’re on your feet; the next you’re on the ground. Falls are the leading cause of all non-fatal injuries and the most common reason for visits to the emergency room. One in five falls results in a significant injury, such as broken wrists, hips, legs or ankles or… Continue reading If You Fall…
A Big Risk Factor for Indoor Falls
Although the common perception may be that older people fall most frequently during the icy winter, a preliminary study shows that a majority of falls happen in the warmer months, and that falls are likelier to happen indoors rather than out. And the commonest culprits in indoor falls, the study found, seem to be throw… Continue reading A Big Risk Factor for Indoor Falls
How Health-Care Practitioners Can Help Patients Avoid Falls
Editor’s note: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.8 million elderly people are treated annually in emergency rooms for falls, while more than 800,000 patients are hospitalized every year. And the incidence is likely to rise as 10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65 every day. Additionally, the National Council on Aging… Continue reading How Health-Care Practitioners Can Help Patients Avoid Falls