Falls are the primary cause of injuries for older adults; can lead to decreased quality of life;
and exact high individual, social, and health care costs. Careful assessment of individual fall …

Background Falls impose significant health and economic burdens among older
populations, making their prevention a priority. Health economic models can inform whether …

An estimated 10.5 million undocumented immigrants reside in the US; 10% are 55 and
older. Undocumented older adults do not qualify for Medicaid or Social Security benefits …

Research has demonstrated that some exercise programs are effective for reducing fall rates
in community-dwelling older people; however, the literature is limited in providing clear …

It is widely acknowledged that in order to promote public health and prevent diseases, a
wide range of scientific disciplines and sectors beyond the health sector need to be …

Background Falls impose significant health and economic burdens on older people. The
volume of falls prevention economic evaluations has increased, the findings from which …

Background Health economic evaluation studies (eg, cost-effectiveness analysis) can
provide insight into which injury prevention interventions maximize available resources to …

Abstract Purpose of Review Community-based exercise and fall prevention programs afford
older adults the opportunity to engage in group-based activities that promote health and …

Background Falls impose significant health and economic burdens on community-dwelling
older persons. Decision modelling can inform commissioning of alternative falls prevention …

Background: Perhaps the most prevalent cause of anxiety among the elderly is the fear of
falling, considering that a fall can lead to serious complications and decline of health. The …