Falls
Physical Activity Update - I (Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cancers, Falls, Sleep, Dementia)
Updated data on the impact of physical activity on blood pressure, diabetes, sleep, cancers, falls and dementia
Poor Vision can Increase the Risk of Falls and Fractures
Poor vision increases the risk of falls and fractures.
Falls-Proofing the House
Falls-proofing the house reduces the rate and number of falls
The Paradox of Walking Aids
Walking aids such as canes and walkers often cause more falls than prevent falls
Screening for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, if present, should be detected and treated to reduce the incidence of falls and fractures
Falls
Falls prevention need a multi-pronged solution including physical activity, improving hearing, vision and making the surroundings and home fall-proof
