Falls in older adults are associated with injuries, functional decline, and psychological consequences, including fear of falling. The vitality index (VI) assesses behavioral motivation by observing engagement in activities, communication, and self-care. Little is known about how falls affect behavioral vi...
Falls represent an important inflection point in later life, increasing the risk of future adverse outcomes. This study aims to examine the association between an index fall, that is, a fall in a participant with no recent history of falls, and subsequent change in functional status, requirements for socia...
The objective of the study is to synthesize current evidence on the effects of whole-body vibration training (WBVT) on lower limb muscle strength, balance performance, and physical function in older adults and to evaluate its potential role in fall prevention.
Falls can be deadly for older adults, making accurate documentation essential for prevention and quality improvement. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is used in nursing homes to document falls; however, it fails to capture fall dates and has been critiqued for underreporting and misclassification. We developed ...
To evaluate whether dual-task assessment (DTA) can discriminate single/nonfallers from recurrent fallers in older adults, and to identify specific DTA protocols and outcome measures most predictive of recurrent falls.
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, with residents of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) at a particularly high risk. Although emergency department (ED) transfers after falls are common, they carry risks of delirium, infection, and care fragmentation. The objective of th...