Prepare your home or assist a loved one today by following these fall-proofing recommendations, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and The Orthopaedic Trauma …

“Unassisted falls...uniquely reflect quality of care in that they occur when staff members are absent, unaware that the patient needs assistance, or unable to help for some other reason.”

Learn more about fall prevention. This checklist was developed by the Greater Los Angeles VA Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center and afiliates and is a validated fall risk self …

Anticipated Physiological Falls: Falls associated with known fall risks, such as those indicated on the Morse Fall Scale or other screening scales, that are predictive of a fall occurring: loss of …

More than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year, yet many falls can be prevented. Learn more about reducing your risk of falling at www.nia.nih.gov/falls-prevention.

As we grow older, gradual health changes and some medicines can cause falls, but many falls can be prevented. Use the checklist on pages 3 and 4 to learn what to do to stay active, …

depression, and insomnia presents for a follow-up visit. Her medications include an anti-depressant, a diuretic, an ACEI, a BB, and over the counter sleep and allergy medications. …