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 ...

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 ...

Join us for a focused training session on rooftop safety, where we’ll explore critical areas including Access Points, Rooftop Openings, and Unprotected Edges. This session will walk through the most ...

Idaho’s physical therapy community is rallying behind new legislation introduced in Congress that would help expand access to critical physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) services for seniors ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...