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Dual-stiffness flooring in nursing homes helps reduce fractures from falls, study shows
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 12, 2013
Nursing home residents who fall on dual-stiffness flooring may be less prone to fractures, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.
Caring for a senior after hip replacement surgery
By
Michelle Y. Llamas
Dec 07, 2012
In the United States, nearly half a million hip replacement surgeries are performed every year because of trauma and various forms of arthritis. These conditions tend to affect older adults, and as a long-term...
Investigators find cataract surgery can lead to falls
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 20, 2012
Australian researchers have found that falls and fractures among the elderly increase after cataract surgery, according to a new study that contradicts findings published earlier this month.
Undiagnosed neurological condition could contribute to falls, fractures in the elderly, research finds
Feb 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.
Happy holidays: ’tis the season for more rehab work
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Dec 08, 2011
It’s that time of year again, the when our hospitals and nursing facilities start to fill up with patients suffering from new fractures, falls, pneumonia and other cardio-pulmonary diseases. However,...
Mathematical model shows potential for new fracture-healing methods for the elderly
Sep 03, 2010
A new scientific model helps explain why some bone fractures don’t heal properly. The result could be treatment options that help an aging population, according to a new report.