One in four older adults has a fall each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Wisconsin leads the nation in fall-related deaths ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of falls or bone fractures in ...

A review of research by the health experts found no dose of vitamin D with or without calcium was useful in preventing falls ...

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don't reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy ...

The guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force underscores the risks of supplementation without prior testing.

“Our partnership with HTS demonstrates the transformative potential of motion analysis in empowering care teams to proactively address fall risks and improve residents’ quality of life.” Patrick ...

Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the ...

The number of foreign-born older people in the US is increasing fast: It’s expected to reach 23% of the total older population by 2060. But the US health care system is not always well prepared to ...

The closure and relocation are due to an upcoming office renovation project that is expected to be completed by next fall. CANTON – Canton City Public Health is temporarily moving its nursing ...

Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HD Nursing, the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with individualized fall and pressure injury prevention, is proud to announce ...

The analysis drew on data from Oct. 16, 2023, through Feb. 11, 2024, and was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and ...