JAMDA
July 20, 2026
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JAMDA
July 2, 2026
The “Domino Effect”: Functional Decline and Increased Social Care Requirements Following a Fall
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...
JAMDA
July 2, 2026
Perturbation-Based Balance Training Reduces Falls and Fall Injuries in Older People: Insights on Mechanisms and Training Parameters From a Systematic Review
To evaluate the efficacy of perturbation-based balance training (PBT) in reducing falls, injurious falls, and fall risk factors in older adults.
JAMDA
July 2, 2026
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Fall-Related Physical Capacities in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
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.
JAMDA
April 29, 2026
Using Natural Language Processing to Improve Fall Documentation in VA Nursing Home Residents
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 ...
JAMDA
April 2, 2026
Can Dual-Task Assessment Be Used to Discriminate Recurrent Fallers in Older Populations? A Systematic Review
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.
JAMDA
January 24, 2026
Evaluating Emergency Department Transfers for Falls in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Single-Site Observational Study of Witnessed and Unwitnessed 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...
JAMDA
January 17, 2026
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Falls in Older Adults With Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
To investigate the prevalence of falls and to assess risk factors associated with falls in older adults with diabetes.
JAMDA
November 21, 2025
Pinch Strength vs Handgrip Strength for Screening Sarcopenia and Predicting Adverse Health Outcomes in Older Adults
Handgrip strength (HGS) is a cornerstone of sarcopenia assessment, but its utility for screening is debated, partly because of its role as both a screener and a diagnostic component. This study aimed to evaluate pinch strength, a measure of fine motor function, as an alternative to HGS for predicting sarco...
JAMDA
November 19, 2025
Implementing the Action Falls Program Into Care Homes in England (the FinCH Imp Study)
Falls for care homes residents are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and increased health and social care costs. The Action Falls program incorporates a multifactorial falls risk assessment checklist, training, and support for care home staff, which has been shown to reduce falls in care homes by 43%....
