Frailty nurse specialist Linda Nazarko advises nurses in general practice and the community on prevention of falls in ...

Nearly half of older adults with dementia experience falls, suggests new research that also identifies multiple risk factors for these falls. In a study of more than 5500 participants, 45.5% of those ...

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers several tips to keep people living with dementia safe during the winter.

This section summarizes the findings of fall prevention trials undertaken in older individuals with cognitive impairment conducted in community, residential aged care and hospital settings. Table 2 ...

The moment Barbara Thompson found her mother lying motionless on the kitchen floor last spring, surrounded by scattered grocery bags and a broken drinking glass, she knew something had changed. Her ...

Collaboration achieves 0 falls during the last 3 months in its trial units. ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Althaia Foundation has an innovation and development project underway to prevent falls in ...

Despite longstanding guidelines, many dementia patients are still prescribed brain-altering medications that can raise the ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.