Stopping falls amongst older adults: "Focus more prevention of injuries and not necessarily fixing an injury"

Stopping falls amongst older adults: "Focus more prevention of injuries and not necessarily fixing an injury"

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- "Once a person falls, things usually go downhill; it's one of the leading causes of people going to the emergency department," said Lisa Williams, a physical therapist with Midland Health. Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults aged 65+, and 1 in 4 older adults report falling each year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Balance comes from three systems, it comes from y…

Overcoming Fear: Fall Prevention in Pakistan's Seniors

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, understanding the complexities of older adults’ experiences is essential. A recent qualitative study conducted in Pakistan sheds light on one critical aspect of elderly care: the barriers they face in reporting their fears of falling and engaging in associated fall prevention strategies. As populations age, fall prevention becomes a key area for healthcare intervention, making the insights gained fro…