Personalized fall-prevention plans have been a mainstay of geriatric care in the United States for years. A new Cochrane review published on September 21, 2026, suggests they probably do not lower how ...

Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one incident of taking a tumble means the chances of it happening again will ...

Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden ...

Researchers at University of California San Diego have revealed promising results from a study evaluating the university's "Strong Foundations" program, a digitally delivered fall prevention ...

• In patients 65 years and older or in those 50 to 64 years of age at increased risk of falls, a comprehensive fall-risk assessment is recommended rather than using fall-risk prediction tools alone. • ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

Personalized programs designed to reduce falls in older people may make no difference to how often people fall, according to the most comprehensive research review to date. A new Cochrane review led ...

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers preventive services that help evaluate a person’s fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also offer coverage for fall prevention programs. As ...