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Dizziness, Falls, and Vitamin D: What's the Connection?

February 23, 2025

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV, is a common issue among older adults, causing sudden dizziness. This condition is a leading cause of falls in this age group. To tackle this, the World Guidelines for Falls Prevention suggest checking the vestibular system, which helps with balance. How

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Balancing Blood Pressure in Seniors: A Doctor's Dilemma

December 29, 2024

As people age, maintaining a healthy blood pressure becomes a balancing act. Seniors often face high blood pressure, known as hypertension, and low blood pressure when standing up, called orthostatic hypotension (OH). The body’s regulation system starts to slow down, making it tough to find that per

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Strength Training to Prevent Falls in People with Alzheimer's

December 18, 2024

A study recently explored whether resistance exercises could help lower the risk of falls among individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The focus was on how such workouts might improve muscle strength, reduce the fear of falling, and enhance the ability to perform daily tasks. Additionally, the study

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Exploring the PREVENT Model: Can It Stop Falls in Long-Term Care?

November 26, 2024

Falls are a big problem for older adults living in long-term care homes. About half of them fall each year, and hip fractures are a common result. Research shows that combining different strategies can help reduce falls and fractures, but putting these plans into action isn't always easy. That's whe