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    Can falls as a behavioural marker indicate development of dementia down-line? - 6 month(s) ago

    Commentary on : Zhang L, Wang J, Dove A, Yang W, Qi X, Xu W. Injurious falls before, during and after dementia diagnosis: a population-based study. Age Ageing . 2022 Dec 5;51(12):afac299. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afac299. The incidence of falls increases with age with approximately a third of people over the age of 65 years experiencing one or more falls a year. These falls can result in significant injuries, such as a fracture or even death. Dementia is largely a condition associated with age and there is a growing interest and body …

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      Check out this informative article by @kdening on how falls can potentially be a behavioural marker indicating the development of dementia down-line 📖 #dementia #fallprevention #eldercare It's definitely worth a read👉 https://t.co/eTcog82KLk https://t.co/6J7q3iar4H

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    Wolters Kluwer Health - 10 month(s) ago

    JavaScript Error JavaScript has been disabled on your browser. You must enable it to continue. Here’s how to enable JavaScript in the following browsers: Internet Explorer From the Tools menu, select Options Click the Content tab Select Enable JavaScript Firefox From the Tools…

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      A @JCO_ASCO study compares exercise-based fall prevention strategies for postmenopausal female cancer survivors after chemotherapy. Results show no significant reduction in falls, but exercise remains crucial for overall well-being. #fallprevention https://t.co/Z6mabC2LY7 https://t.co/DggeHyRV7t

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    Rates of Death Caused by Falls Increased Between 1999 and 2020 - 12 month(s) ago

    New research shows that fall death rates for adults over 65 increased in both rate and number since 1999, indicating the necessity of more work toward fall prevention and reducing fall-related mortality.

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      New data indicates that fall death rates for adults over 65 have increased in both rate and number since 1999, showing the growing necessity of #FallPrevention research. Want to learn more? View the story here: https://t.co/bcSWA9zBPh

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    Cochrane review shows that reducing trip hazards and decluttering can prevent falls among older people living at home - 1 year(s) ago

    Measures to eliminate hazards around the home, such as reducing clutter, adding railings to stairs and improving poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a Cochrane review recently published. The review did not find any compelling evidence for other measures to reduce falls, such as making sure older people have the correct prescription…

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      New @CochraneBJMT systematic review: "Measures to eliminate hazards around the home, such as reducing clutter, adding railings to stairs and improving poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter" https://t.co/y71MqoKVxQ #fallprevention https://t.co/UFqszUAfb7

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    Cochrane review shows that reducing trip hazards and decluttering can prevent falls among older people living at home - 1 year(s) ago

    Measures to eliminate hazards around the home, such as reducing clutter, adding railings to stairs and improving poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a Cochrane review recently published. The review did not find any compelling evidence for other measures to reduce falls, such as making sure older people have the correct prescription…

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      New @CochraneBJMT systematic review: "Measures to eliminate hazards around the home, such as reducing clutter, adding railings to stairs and improving poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter" https://t.co/y71MqoKVxQ #fallprevention https://t.co/arBnPYou0B

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    Omega-3 supplementation offers fall prevention benefits in older adults - 2 year(s) ago

    In a cohort of generally healthy, active, vitamin D-replete older adults, supplemental omega-3 fatty acids spurred a modest benefit in reducing falls, data from the DO-HEALTH trial show. However, daily high-dose vitamin D and a simple home exercise program yielded no significant fall prevention benefit in this population, researchers wrote in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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      #Omega3 supplementation offers #fallprevention benefits in older adults https://t.co/AUfJ2w39xk

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    Fall TIPS: A Patient-Centered Fall Prevention Toolkit - 3 year(s) ago

    This toolkit, developed through an AHRQ Patient Safety Learning Lab, consists of a formal risk assessment and tailored plan of care for each patient. The toolkit has reduced falls by 25 percent in acute care hospitals and is used in more than 100 hospitals in the United States and internationally.

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      #AHRQ's Fall TIPS toolkit takes a three-pronged approach to #fallprevention. Learn about this evidence-based resource during #FallPreventionAwarenessWeek. https://t.co/ekMsVs4JgR https://t.co/T2mivtH3uj

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