NICE report reveals that falls remain the leading cause of injury among older people
Recent guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) states that falls…
New analysis finds that more that half a million homes in England pose falls risk to older people
More than half a million homes in England pose a significant falls risk to their…
Study reveals that a positive attitude towards ageing is linked to better recovery from falls
Elderly people who have a positive attitude towards ageing will recover better if they have…
Assisted Health and Mobility Group introduces powered toilet lift to support safe toileting
Assisted Health and Mobility Group (AHM), has introduced the EasiLoo, a powered toilet lift designed…
Longitude Prize on Dementia partners with the London School of Economics to evaluate finalist technologies
Developed by Animorph, the first finalist, CrossSense, is a pair of high-tech glasses that can…
Robotic clothing which can aid walking and prevent falls a step closer after £11m funding
Robotic clothing which keeps people active and independent, addressing the needs of the UK’s million…
Removing serious fall hazards from older people’s homes would save NHS £330m a year
New analysis conducted for the Centre for Ageing Better by built environment experts BRE (Building…
Retailer urges how simple bathroom modifications can help to prevent falls among the elderly
As falls remain the leading cause of injury-related deaths among people aged 65 and older,…
University of Worcester launches martial arts training course to help older people fall safely
The University of Worcester has developed a programme which trains older people to fall safely…
University of Strathclyde partnership project shows importance of data in preventing falls
Injuries caused by falls are a leading cause of hospital admission. Image: University of Strathclyde…