ECRI urges leaders take a balanced fall prevention approach using systems-based strategies and human factors engineering to improve patient safety.

Falling is scary. The good news is that AI-powered fall detection exists to reduce fears and risks associated with falling. Some fall prevention technologies help people respond to ...

Construction workers lead a fast-paced work life that often includes the risk of a potential fall, resulting in injury.

CARROLLTON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tanner Health and Healthliant Ventures are pleased to announce a partnership with Robbie AI. Robbie AI’s innovative, smart fall-prevention technology is bringing ...

As virtual reality technology continues to grow, two Kennesaw State University first-year students are working to make it ...

(InvestigateTV) — Exercises such as tai chi and yoga can help improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in older adults. Those exercises are designed to strengthen muscles, improve coordination and ...

Today’s anti-fall technology has come a long way from ‘I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!’ Here’s how it works. By Joyce Cohen Kathy Doyle fell on the street in Manhattan several times over the years.

Not only is a bad fall a leading cause of injury and hospitalization for older Americans, it can be a game-changer when it comes to living independently. September 22-28 marks Fall Prevention Week: ...

Most falls among people with osteoporosis happen at home. Use this room-by-room checklist to eliminate tripping hazards.

Stroke survivors who participated in a home-based fall prevention program, “falls after stroke trial” (FAST), experienced a 33% reduction in falls after 12 months, according to a March study published ...

When an older adult falls, it can have life-changing impacts. In San Diego County, there were more than 33,000 emergency room discharges due to falls among people 60 years and older reported in 2023.