Individuals who have experienced a recent fall or are having difficulty with balance may receive a fall risk assessment from a healthcare professional. Medicare covers these assessments during ...

Medicare covers fall risk assessments during routine preventive visits for beneficiaries enrolled in Part B. If you have a history of recent falls or issues with walking and balance, you may be a ...

Inpatient clinical care teams generally use tools such as bed alarms, gait belts, closer nursing station placement and more to prevent patient falls. But those interventions can hinder clinical ...

The majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

"Injurious falls complicate the treatment of all other coexisting health conditions. Raising the topic with patients whose profile suggests it may be a concern could increase the odds of successful ...

Falling with this movement disorder is common, and one large study review found that about 1 out of every 2 people with Parkinson’s falls at least once. “With Parkinson’s, understanding your personal ...

If your hearing begins to decline, your risk of falling may rise. Research shows older adults with mild hearing loss are at a greater risk — more than double — of falling. Though it's not exactly ...