Falls

Undiagnosed neurological condition could contribute to falls, fractures in the elderly, research finds

February 10, 2012

Undiagnosed neurological conditions such as cervical myelopathy could be the reason for many falls and hip fractures in the elderly, new research shows.
 

Long-term care stakeholders submit quality measures performance report to HHS

February 07, 2012

As required by the Affordable Care Act, the National Quality Forum convened the Measure Applications Partnership (MAP) to develop a coordinated performance measurement approach across PAC and LTC settings.
 

Nursing home residents with dementia at greater risk for falls with some antidepressants, study reveals

January 19, 2012

Depressed nursing home residents with dementia are three times more likely to have serious falls if they take certain medications, a new study reveals.
 

Study: Falls not linked to physical activity

October 31, 2011

Elderly hospital patients who fell while in a hospital did not walk around any more than patients who did not fall, a new study reports.
 

Exercise programs help prevent falls in Parkinson's disease patients, study shows

October 13, 2011

Exercise programs are effective in preventing falls in individuals with Parkinson's disease, according to new research.
 

Seniors prone to falls are less able to adjust to poorer vision, study finds

September 21, 2011

Seniors prone to falling might do so because they fail to adjust their walking speed to their vision impairments, new research finds.
 

Gaming technology can be used to detect resident falls, researchers say

September 09, 2011

The same technology used in video games and security systems is being repurposed to detect illness or falls among long-term care residents, according to researchers.
 

CMS issues final rule on Medicaid payments for preventable injuries and illness

June 02, 2011

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule Wednesday that will reduce or prohibit Medicaid payments to doctors, hospitals or other healthcare providers for services that resulted in preventable healthcare-acquired illness or injury.
 

Threat of lawsuits does not incentivize improved care, study says

April 01, 2011

Nursing homes with high quality ratings are sued almost as often as lower performing nursing homes, according to a new study published by the New England Journal of Medicine.
 

AGS issues fall prevention guidelines

January 18, 2011

Interventions to prevent falls among the elderly should include an exercise component, according to new fall prevention guidelines from the American Geriatrics Society and the British Geriatric Society.
 

Study: Seniors reduce falls risk with music-movement class

November 24, 2010

Having seniors who are at an increased risk for falling take part in classes that involve music and rhythmic exercise may improve their balance and walking skills. An added benefit is it could help reduce the number of falls in this group, according to new research out of Switzerland.
 

Today marks 'National Falls Prevention Awareness Day'

September 23, 2010

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators this week approved Senate Resolution 633. The bill designates today, the first day of fall, "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day."
 

Prescription bottle caps with light reminders make list of top 'Nana' technologies

September 13, 2010

Microchip-embedded prescription bottle caps, a stylish activity monitor, an exercise program and an emergency assistance device stand out as great products for Grandma and Grandpa. That is according to George Mason University Professor Andrew Carle, who recently released the top "Nana" technologies for 2010.
 

Wrist fractures lead to greater functional decline among elderly, research shows

July 13, 2010

Older women who experience a wrist fracture tend to develop more disabilities, according to new research.
 

Barefoot seniors more likely to fall, study finds

June 25, 2010

A pair of recently released studies examines potential causes of falls. One study finds seniors' footwear to be a factor, while another looks at ways to predict falls among Parkinson's patients.
 

Non-adherence to medications increases seniors' risk for falls: study

May 20, 2010

Seniors who neglect to take their medications as directed can significantly increase their risk of falls, according to new research.
 

Study uncovers link between elderly falls, and high blood pressure, altered blood flow in brain

May 19, 2010

There may be a connection between high blood pressure and hardened arteries, and an increased risk of falls among seniors, according to a new study.
 

They can dance if they want to: Dance therapy helps reduces falls risk among seniors, study finds

April 19, 2010

Seniors who undergo "dance therapy" typically have improved levels of balance and gait, as well as overall functionality, which helps to reduce their risk of falls, according to new research.
 

Vitamin D reduces falls in nursing homes, review says

January 22, 2010

Nursing home residents who take vitamin D supplements are significantly less likely to fall than residents who are deficient in the vitamin, according to a new review.
 

Astronaut training could help prevent falls among seniors, report says

December 17, 2009

Seniors at risk of falling could soon benefit from some pretty far-out therapies, courtesy of NASA and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI), according to a recent project report.
 

New falls research sheds light on big topic

October 09, 2009

Medicare. Medicaid. Healthcare reform. Long-term care providers were bombarded with a lot of big stories this week. One topic that is at risk of being overlooked, however, is new research on falls.
 

Lawmakers throw timely support to organizations intent on decreasing falls

September 23, 2009

A bipartisan group of senators succeeded Tuesday in passing S. Res 276, officially recognizing the first day of fall as, what else? National Falls Prevention Awareness day.
 

Walker, cane-related falls injure 47,000 elderly each year, CDC reports

July 01, 2009

More than 47,000 elderly Americans experience a walker- or cane-related fall each year. That is an average of 129 falls per day, according to a recent release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
 
 
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