Inadequate protein in diet increasing frailty risk for many, study finds
Half of the elders in a recent study weren’t eating enough protein to maintain muscle. Intake should be spread throughout the day, say researchers.
Falls
Exercise cuts falls by more than a third, study finds
Exercise-only falls prevention reduced facility incidents by 36%, finds a new analysis. Educating staff about polypharmacy risks also helped.
Recent falls can worsen fracture risk among women, study finds
Older women who report recent falls are more likely fracture a bone in the next five years. Injurious falls are linked to the most severe risk.
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Extra caution can fuel falls for vision impaired, study finds
Cautious stepping behavior may affect stability and increase falls risk in people with visual impairment, a recent study has found.
Tai chi program enhances quality of life for seniors with dementia
A six-month tai chi program for seniors with dementia has helped participants maintain good quality of life measures.
Hip protectors dramatically reduce injury risk, study finds
The risk of hip fracture was reduced nearly three-fold among elderly care facility residents who wore hip protectors, say researchers.
Seniors taking denosumab reduce falling risk
A drug that treats bone loss can improve balance, physical function, and reduce the fear of falling in seniors at at risk of fracture, researchers say.
Seniors with hearing aids less likely to confront dementia, depression and falls
Older adults who get hearing aids are less likely in the near-term to face a host of debilitating health problems than their unaided peers.
Medications used to treat atrial fibrillation may increase fall and fainting risks
The afib medication amiodarone is linked to a high risk of falls and fainting in people aged 65 and older, according to a new study.
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