KOKU digital programme improves Berg Balance Score by mean difference of 6.35 in older adults
Digital Program Improves Balance and Reduces Costs for Older Adults
This randomized controlled trial of 202 community-dwelling older adults (>=60 years) found that the KOKU digital programme significantly imp…
A new digital program helps older adults improve their balance significantly compared to standard care while potentially lowering the costs …
STAIR OF KNOWLEDGE intervention shows feasibility in Swedish nursing homes for multiple geriatric risks
New Program Shows Promise for Improving Care in Nursing Homes
This cluster randomized pilot study tested the STAIR OF KNOWLEDGE intervention in 8 Swedish nursing homes (309 older persons). All homes com…
A new program helps nursing home staff create and carry out care plans for seniors at risk of pressure ulcers and malnutrition.
Systematic review finds little fracture prevention benefit from calcium or vitamin D in low-risk adults
Big study finds little benefit from calcium and vitamin D for fracture prevention
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplementation versus placebo in community-dwelling adul…
A massive review of over 153,000 adults found that taking calcium or vitamin D alone did not lower the risk of breaking bones or falling.
Systematic review of machine learning models for fall prediction in community-dwelling older adults shows high bias
Machine learning models predict falls in older adults but need more testing before doctors use them widely
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates machine learning and deep learning models for predicting falls in community-dwelling olde…
A review of twenty-eight studies found computer programs can guess who might fall with average accuracy. However, these tools often have hig…
Telemedicine-based STEADI implementation showed no difference in self-reported falls among older adults compared to standard care
Telemedicine visits now screen seniors for hidden fall risk
This randomized controlled quality improvement trial evaluated telemedicine-based STEADI implementation versus standard-of-care in 660 older…
A telemedicine program that screens older adults for fall risk did not reduce falls in this study, but it may help doctors spot at-risk pati…
Systematic review and meta-analysis on deprescribing psychotropics to reduce falls in older adults
Cutting These Medications Could Prevent Falls in Older Adults
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on structured deprescribing or medication-optimization interventions with a ps…
Older adults who stop taking sedating psychotropic medications under a structured plan may cut their fall risk nearly in half, but only when…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of digital-based exercise interventions for older adults
Digital exercise helps older adults feel more confident and move better
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated digital-based exercise interventions in older adults.
Digital exercise programs improved how older adults move and balance, but did not change their fear of falling in this large review.
Multifactorial interventions and exercise programs showed mixed effects on falls and fractures in older adults
What Actually Stops Older Adults From Falling?
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 69 randomized controlled trials evaluated multifactorial interventions and exercise prog…
Combining gait and balance exercises with strength training and home safety changes is the most reliable way to stop older adults from falli…
Face-to-Face Training Shows Greater Short-Term Gains Than Remote in Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults
Study compares remote and in-person fall prevention training for older adults
A randomized controlled trial in community-dwelling adults aged 65+ compared sequences of remote and face-to-face Otago-based training.
Remote fall prevention training is safe and effective for older adults, matching in-person results once both methods are used over six month…
Emergency department visits and hospitalizations for nonfatal injuries occur among older US adults
What happens when older adults get hurt? Emergency visits and hospital stays are common
An observational report describes emergency department visits and hospitalizations for selected nonfatal injuries among US adults aged 65 ye…
Falls and accidents often send older adults to the emergency department or hospital, confirming a reality many families already know.
Observational data examines unintentional fall death rates in older adults
National data tracks fall-related deaths among older adults in the United States
An observational study using National Vital Statistics System data examined unintentional fall death rates in persons aged 65 years and olde…
National data tracks fall-related deaths among older adults in the United States to help public health officials understand the scope of thi…
Questions about Falls
Do older adults in the US often visit the ER for nonfatal fall injuries?
Yes, falls cause millions of ER visits each year among older US adults; in 2018, about 3 million ER visits were for fall injuries.
Full answer →Will stopping certain medications help reduce the risk of falls in older adults?
Yes, stopping certain medications (deprescribing) can reduce fall risk in older adults, especially when done carefully with high-fidelity interventions targeting psychotropic drugs.
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