This third edition of a trusted resource brings together the latest literature across multiple fields to facilitate the understanding and prevention of falls in older adults. Thoroughly revised by a ...

Chu, LW Chi, I and Chiu, AYY 2005. Incidence and Predictors of Falls in the Chinese Elderly. Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, Vol. 34, Issue. 1, p. 60.

Objective—To assess the effectiveness of exercise programmes in preventing falls ... prevention programmes. Lowering fall related injuries will reduce health care costs but there is little available ...

Ageing increases the risk of falls and fractures. Experts say fractures in the elderly cause high morbidity ... Kharat, a few ...

We use innovative approaches to improve our understanding of the cause and prevention of falls and fall-related injuries in older adults. We conduct laboratory experiments on the dynamics of fall ...

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A sinister threat looms large in a world where aging gracefully is the ultimate goal for our elderly loved ones. A groundbreaking study has uncovered a chilling connection between falls and the ...

said the findings reveal a diverse array of risk factors impacting Singapore’s elderly, highlighting the complexity of fall prevention. “These risk factors include previous fall history ...

One in four senior citizens is likely to fall and fracture their hip, wrists, or spine, according to studies. Surgery can get them back on their feet on the same day, but for some seniors ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that falls among older adults result in 38,000 deaths, 1 million hospitalizations, and 3 million emergency department visits each ...