Lately, there has been a lot of noise about falls with major injury in nursing homes. And I mean a lot of noise. Why? Falls ...

Nursing homes in Vermont and Wyoming had the highest percentage of residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury between April 1, 2024, ...

Falls are the leading cause of death for Americans 65 and older, and are responsible for more than 30,000 deaths a year, according to the CDC.

Falls in nursing homes can cause more than broken bones. They often signal a breakdown in care, communication, or facility standards. When older adults fall, recovery is not only physical but also ...

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - One in five short-stay nursing home patients sustains a fall after admission, and certified nursing assistant (CNA) staffing is associated with decreased fall risk, according to ...