“The relationship between falls and risk of dementia is complex,” says ... with your doctor whether an assistive device like a cane or walker can help.

E-BAR, MIT's mobile robot, provides physical support for seniors with handlebars that follow from behind, helping prevent ...

If you have difficulty with balance and mobility, a walker and a cane can help ... the more we are at risk of experiencing a fall, which can exacerbate existing mobility challenges or lead ...

In the US alone, almost a third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, resulting in injuries and occasionally death.

For every one-point increase in concern under the Short FES-I, there was an 8% higher risk of future falls. On the single-item measure of concern, high concern about falling increased the risk of ...

What many don’t realize is that fall risk isn’t an inevitable part of aging. The right balance exercises, performed regularly in the comfort of home, can dramatically reduce the likelihood of ...

"The relationship between falls and risk of dementia is complex," says Dr ... with your doctor whether an assistive device like a cane or walker can help.

The choice of a cane vs. a walker depends on the degree of ... Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 older adults experience falls each year, and in older age, falls can lead to serious injury ...