Recent guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) states that falls remain a leading cause of injury among older adults in the UK, with home hazard assessments ...

Among 57,086 older adults, new gabapentin users demonstrated lower fall-related healthcare visits than duloxetine users, with a weighted cumulative incidence of 84.44 vs 158.21 per 1000 person-years ...

Demographics: Factors linked to a higher fall risk include advancing age, white race, housebound status, and living alone. Fall history: Find out when and where falls took place, what the ...

Individuals who have experienced a recent fall or are having difficulty with balance may receive a fall risk assessment from a healthcare professional. Medicare covers these assessments during ...

According to a new study, an older person who is concerned about having a fall is at a significantly higher risk of having a fall in the future. Researchers say that identifying and addressing this ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects the joints, resulting in pain, stiffness and progressive disability. This multifactorial disease not only ...

CLEVELAND — As Northeast Ohio battles another round of winter weather, many of us are grabbing our shovels to clear walkways and stairs. But for older adults and those with Parkinson's disease, ...