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Cataract Surgery Could Save Your Eyesight and Maybe Your Life
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2024
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Cataract surgery could restore good vision to older people and by doing so cut their odds for potentially life-threatening falls, a new study finds.
Folks who got the surgery had significantly lower odds for bone fractures and brain hemorrhages linked to falling compared...
Falling Linked to Raised Risk of Dementia in Older People
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2024
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More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing.
"The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street," said Molly Jarman
Even Moderate Drinking Ups Risk for Brain Bleeds After a Fall
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2024
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Drinking can increase a senior’s risk of a brain bleed following a fall, even if they only occasionally imbibe, a new study finds.
In fact, the risk of a brain bleed i...
Blood Pressure Meds Raise Fracture Risks for Those in Nursing Homes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2024
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Blood pressure medications appear to more than double the risk of life-threatening bone fractures among nursing home residents, a new study warns.
The increased risk stems from the drugs' tendency to impair balance, particularly when patients stand up and temporarily exp...
Protecting Yourself From Winter Weather Injuries
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2024
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Falls, frostbite, fractures: They are all potential hazards of icy winter conditions. But experts say there's a lot you can do to avoid injury when snowflakes fall.
First, stay warm.
According to the New York City Department of Health, people lose ...
Poor Vision & Falls: A Deadly Combo for Seniors
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2023
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Seniors with vision issues are at much higher risk for dangerous falls, new research confirms.
Compared to seniors with good vision, the odds for a fall rose by 38% for seniors with glaucoma, 36% for those with cataracts and 25% for seniors with age-related macular degen...
Take These Steps to 'Fall-Proof' Your Home
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2023
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The risk of falls increases in older age, and along with it, the risk for serious physical or psychological damage, but there are steps people can take to help prevent these accidents.
Each year, about 27% of adults 65 and older fall and about 10% of those are injured.
Why Stairs Might Be a Bigger Hazard for Young Women
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2023
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When it comes to falling down stairs, young women are more prone to take a tumble than their male counterparts.
According to a new study, this is because they are more likely to be distracted or to wear impractical footwear.
Going down a staircase while talking or ...
U.S. Nursing Homes Fail to Report Many Serious Falls, Bedsores: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2023
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A federal website intended to help people choose a nursing home not only contains inaccurate information, but those inaccuracies appear to be at least partially driven by race, a new study reports.
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) established the...
Rate of Fatal Falls Among U.S. Seniors Doubled in 20 Years
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Older Americans are dying of falls at more than double the rate of 20 years ago -- with women, men and all racial groups showing increases, according to a new study.
In 2020, the study found, just over 36,500 Americans age 65 and up died of a fall-related injury. That wa...
How to Prevent Falls: Tips for Older Adults
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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For older Americans, a fall is no laughing matter.
According to the National Council on Aging, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of ...
Sen. Mitch McConnell Leaves Rehab, Heads Home After Concussion
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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Sen. Mitch McConnell is back home more than two weeks after he fell at a private dinner and was hospitalized with a concussion and broken rib.
The Senate Minority Leader spent five days in the hospital and the remainder of the 2-1/2 weeks following his fall in inpatient...
Injury-Proof Homes: Creating Safe Spaces for Older Adults
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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There's nothing like the comfort and security of home. For many, a home is a place filled with fond memories of happy times.
It's no wonder older adults choose to extend their independence by trying to stay in their homes as they get older, an experience called aging in ...
Reducing Home Hazards Cuts Seniors' Risk of Falling
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, most of them in their own homes. But it's possible to reduce those numbers by a quarter, according to a new study.
Five steps can cut the risk of falls by 26%, the researchers reported in the March 10 issue of the
Falls Can Be More Dangerous for Older Men Than for Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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While older women are treated for falls more often than elderly males, men are more likely to sustain skull fractures when they topple over, new research suggests.
This is a serious concern because more than 3 million people aged 65 and older are treated in U.S. emergenc...
Many Urban Seniors Rely on 'Broken' City Transit to Get to Medical Appointments
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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More than 700,000 older Americans rely on public transportation to get to and from their medical appointments.
That's roughly 1 in 10 seniors who live in cities.
But when individuals were frail, or used a wheelchair, or sidewalks along their route were damaged, the...
High-Tech Socks Could Prevent Falls in At-Risk Patients
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2022
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Every year, anywhere from 700,000 to 1 million people fall while in U.S. hospitals, and this often triggers a downward health spiral.
Little has been sh...
Heaters, Pools, Bed Rails: Household Dangers Can Kill Seniors
- March 9, 2022
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A new report delivers a troubling statistic: Seven in 10 consumer product-related deaths occur among those over 65, even though these people only account for 16% of the U.S. population.
Each year, consumer products are linked to roughly 3,800 deaths and nearly 3 million ...
Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up? Two Simple Steps Might Ease That
- February 14, 2022
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Almost everyone has had a dizzy spell after standing up too quickly, but some people suffer them regularly. Now, a new study suggests two do-it-yourself ways to help.
Overactive Bladder, Dangerous Falls Often Go Together for Seniors
- Robert Preidt
- December 10, 2021
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An overactive bladder isn't just a nuisance and a source of embarrassment. For the elderly, it can also trigger a potentially fatal fall, a Canadian study says.
Nearly 7% of U.S. Kids Have Had a Head Injury or Concussion
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2021
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Blows to the head are common among America's kids, with close to 7% showing signs of a brain injury at some time in childhood, U.S. health officials report.
Sports, falls and abuse are likely causes, experts say.
Concussions and other head injuries are more common...
Certain Blood Thinners Can Raise Risk of 'Delayed' Bleeding After Head Injury
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- November 30, 2021
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Older blood thinners, especially when taken in combination with daily low-dose aspirin, are associated with a higher risk of brain bleeds and death after hospital discharge in patients treated for head injury, new research shows.
The risk fell when patients were taking o...
During the Holidays, Help Protect the Elderly from Falls
- November 26, 2021
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A holiday visit with older relatives might be a good chance to help them remove fall risks in their home, an expert suggests.
Older adults' risk of falling may have increased during the pandemic due to declines in physical activity and mobility, along with increased isol...
Housework Might Boost Your Body & Mind
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2021
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Seniors, looking for a way to stay mentally quick and physically strong? Start scrubbing.
Researchers from Singapore say housework may be a key to keeping your brain sharp as you age.
The No. 1 Cause of Halloween Injuries: Carving the Pumpkin
- October 23, 2021
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Your Jack-o'-Lantern may be more than scary -- it could be dangerous.
Pumpkin carving is the leading cause of injuries associated with Halloween, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Between October and November 2018 in the United States, 44% o...
Special 'Strategies' Can Help People With Parkinson's Walk, But Many Patients Unaware
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 16, 2021
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Movement can be very difficult for people with Parkinson's disease, as shaking and stiffness play havoc with balance, coordination and gait.
There are many different tricks Parkinson's patients can use to improve their walking and avoid injury from a bad tumble -- but a ...