Fall Prevention: 7 Steps to Prevent Falls at Home. In addition to taking care of the body, ... According to the CDC, among seniors, almost 80% of falls in the home occur in the bathroom.

Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never ...

The reduction of hazards at home will reduce the risk of falls, ... Fall prevention in the elderly population. Erica Weir, Luana Culmer. CMAJ Sep 2004, 171 (7) 724; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.1041381 . Share ...

A Cochrane review suggests that not all interventions to reduce falls in home dwellers aged 65 years and older are equally effective; multiple-component exercises may be best.

More efforts are needed to prevent falls among the elderly, ... Most fall prevention interventions included home modifications, vitamin D3 supplements, and exercise.

Many injuries happen at home, she said. "Injury and falls prevention should therefore be a priority for elderly Singaporeans, and all the more as we prepare for a rapidly ageing population." ...

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of a specialized fall prevention clinic for the elderly at Al Rumaila Hospital. The weekly clinic operates within the outpatient clinics of ...