Trauma medics warn over-60s against climbing ladders as 6,000 people hospitalised in a year
Peter Wood had been cleaning windows on the second storey of his home when the extension ladder he…
Boxing Day shopping falls 12.4% in 2025, loses title of most popular shopping day
“But for most other non-food stores in our network, their busiest days were still in the two days…
Gamba grass risks star attractions in NT’s beloved Litchfield National Park
Pauline Cass stands on the edge of Rum Jungle Lake, at the eastern fringe of Litchfield National Park,…
Advanced practice nurses for fall incidence prevention in robust very old adults: protocol for the APN-FIT hybrid randomized controlled trial | BMC Geriatrics
Gannon B, O’Shea E, Hudson E. Economic consequences of falls and fractures among older people. Ir Med J.…
Pound falls after inflation raises rate cut hopes
Weakening demand for beer and tougher global economic conditions have hit sales for Heineken, the Dutch brewing giant…
Wellington falls to bottom of ASB’s economic scoreboard; Bay of Plenty star performer
The Central Lakes District was third. Chief economist Nick Tuffley said there was a general theme of South…
Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?
For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix,…
Prescription drugs linked to rise in fall-related deaths for seniors
For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled…
How to minimise the risk of falls – in and out the home – The Irish News
Falls are one of the most common causes of injury, particularly among older adults. From loose rugs to…