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• Daily Aspirin Increases Risk of Senior Falls Requiring Hospital Care: Study

  November 9, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest daily low doses of aspirin may increase the risk of falls among elderly patients.

• Falls, Accidents and Other Preventable Injuries for Older Adults Targeted By CDC Campaign

  May 10, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  The CDC has launched a campaign to prevent many avoidable injuries such as falls and auto accidents, which it says are increasingly afflicting elderly adults in the U.S.

• Falls Still The Most Common Reason For Injuries in the U.S.

  December 31, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  More Americans go to the Emergency Room for fall injuries than for any other reason, according to a new report.

• Deaths from Elderly Falls Increased 31% in Recent Years

  May 17, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC study warns that the rate of elderly falls has increased in recent years.

• Nurse Staffing Levels Linked to Safety Outcomes for Patients: Study

  December 23, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that nursing levels and nurse qualifications have a direct impact on patient safety and the risk of hospital falls.

• Pumpkin Carving, Other Hazards Led To 4,400 Halloween Injuries In 2014

  November 1, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  More than 4,000 injuries occur annually from pumpkin carving and other holiday-related activities, the CPSC warns.

• Lowe’s Slip and Fall Injury Lawsuit Results in $13M Verdict

  April 19, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A slip-and-fall lawsuit against Lowes has resulted in a $13 million verdict for a Las Vegas woman.

• Shower Rug Recall Issued After Reports Fractures, Injuries Due To Suction Cup Failures

  January 29, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  About 1.5 million AquaRug shower mats have been recalled following dozens of reports of falls and injuries due to defective suction cups.

• Holiday Decorating Injuries Send Thousands to Emergency Room Each Year: CPSC

  December 10, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The CPSC is warning the public to be aware and to avoid the most common types of holiday-related injuries, such as laceration from sharp objects, Christmas tree fires and falls.

• Task It 1-Up Folding Step Stool Recall Issued After Fall Injuries

  February 15, 2013

  Russell Maas

  About 6,500 plastic step stools have been recalled due to a risk that they may crack and break, posing a...