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2. Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older ...

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   Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US ...

3. Fall prevention - Wikipedia

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   Fall prevention includes any action taken to help reduce the number of accidental falls suffered by susceptible individuals, such as the elderly and people with neurological (Parkinson's, Multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, Guillain-Barre, traumatic brain injury, incomplete spinal cord injury) or orthopedic (lower limb or spinal column fractures or arthritis, post-surgery, joint replacement ...

4. Falls in older adults - Wikipedia

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   Research in the UK has also suggested that these people would benefit from a falls assessment when first diagnosed, and regular treatment reviews. [22] [23] Improvements to footwear and use of orthotic devices if required. [24] Supplementation with vitamin D is not recommended in those without vitamin D deficiency for fall prevention in older ...

5. The best flip phones for seniors in 2024 - AOL

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   Factors to consider when choosing a flip phone for seniors Although smartphone models number in the dozens, you don't have a ton of options when it comes to foldable phones (also known as "feature ...

6. Medical alarm - Wikipedia

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   Active devices require the user to take some action to trigger an alarm condition; passive systems monitor the user and raise an alarm based on an algorithm - a fall, lack of activity, etc. A weakness of active devices is that the user must be conscious to trigger the alarm. Both passive and active devices require that the user wear the device.

7. Pittsburg program promotes senior health and fall prevention ...

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   Plus, if a senior does fall, building strong muscles ahead of time can help in the recovery efforts. “I think a lot of us, we want to be able to stay independent as long as possible. We don’t ...