Older Adults Are Falling and Dying Twice As Often Than 20 Years Ago: Study
A new study finds that elderly fall deaths have doubled over the last two decades.
Tag Archives: Fall
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Bunk Bed Recall Issued Following Reports of Wooden Slats Breaking, Posing Fall Hazard
About120,000 bunk beds are being recalled following reports of slats breaking, which could pose a fall and impact hazard to consumers.
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Daily Aspirin Increases Risk of Senior Falls Requiring Hospital Care: Study
The findings of a new study suggest daily low doses of aspirin may increase the risk of falls among elderly patients.
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Rio Swinging Hammock Chair Recall Announced After Two Dozen Injuries
More than 700,000 Rio swinging hammock chairs have been recalled following reports of more than two dozen injuries linked to pins being inserted incorrectly and the chairs collapsing.
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CPSC Report Warns About Risks To Seniors from Heaters, Pools, and Bed Rails
A new CPSC report provides tips on how seniors can avoid injuries from the use of portable heaters, pools and bed rails.
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Joovy Zoom 360 Jogging Stroller Recall Issued Over Defective Front Wheel Bearing, Fall Hazard
More than 9,000 Joovy jogging strollers have been recalled due to a defective front wheel bearing which has resulted in at least one injury.
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UPPAbaby Stroller Adapter Recall Issued Following Reports of Falls, Infants With Broken Noses
Nearly 90,000 RumbleSeat stroller adapters are being recalled following dozens of reports of falls and infant injuries.
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Multirall Patient Transfer Lift Recall Issued Following Reports of Deaths and Serious Injuries
A Multirall Patient Lift recall follows nearly two dozen reports of injuries and two deaths.
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Falls Still The Most Common Reason For Injuries in the U.S.
More Americans go to the Emergency Room for fall injuries than for any other reason, according to a new report.
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Vitamin D Failed To Prevent Elderly Falls At Low Doses, May Be Dangerous At High Doses
A new study warns that high doses of Vitamin D may increase the risks of falling for the elderly, instead of decreasing it as some believe.
