Patient engagement prevents falls, nurse-scientists say
Patient engagement using low-tech tools is tied to fewer falls and a 48% reduction in fall-related injuries among patients over 65 years old, a nurse-led hospital trial has found.
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Falls may be an Alzheimer’s precursor, study finds
Early brain changes may be the culprit when an older person with no signs of cognitive decline has a fall, researchers say. Such falls tend to occur about five years before memory loss and confusion arise.
Seeing beyond the tip of the iceberg: How data is helping senior living communities prevent falls, protect residents
We all know that the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in the over-65s remains the humble (yet hazardous) fall. While some 25% of seniors fall each year, that figure rises to an incredible 50-75% in long-term care facilities. Recovery from falls (when possible) often results in lost independence and move to a facility…
Falls, disability in seniors with Afib tied to lower anticoagulant use
Fully 82% of seniors with atrial fibrillation in a new study experienced falls and functional disabilities. The rate of anticoagulant use decreased as the number of problems rose, researchers found.
CDC: More than a quarter of seniors fall each year
About 27% of adults aged 65 and older said they’d fallen at least once in the past year. And more than 10% were injured as a result, the latest data shows.
Vision problems common in Parkinson’s; screening prevents falls, doctors assert
Parkinson’s patients carry a heavy burden of eye disease, but treatment can help improve daily function, say researchers.
Boxing helps those with Parkinson’s knock out symptoms
Participants in a non-contact boxing program reported improved non-motor symptoms and greater confidence in their ability to continue exercising.
CDC notes sharp rise in falls-related deaths, offers tips
Elderly individuals account for the greatest rise in a growing number of deaths from fall-related traumatic brain injuries, according to a new report.
Conditions affecting the elderly driving up health costs, say researchers
Care for falls, back pain, arthritic disease and diabetes, among other conditions, are fueling trillions in healthcare costs.
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.
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