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Why do falls rise with age? Study points to cerebellar neuron firing

February 24, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / falls

by Kay Pettigrew, McGill University edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new McGill University study has found a direct link between age-related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known […]

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The Tragedy of Ladder-Related Falls

February 18, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / falls

Douglas S. Paauw, MD DISCLOSURES February 11, 2026 We have wrapped up another holiday season, and I am reminded of what a risky time it is for our older patients. Falls are the primary cause of fatal injuries in adults older than age 65 years. One in four older adults falls every year, and 37% of those

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Link between falls and vision tied to the home environment in older adults

December 16, 2025 / Clinical Practice, Geriatric health / InnovateMed Author / falls

by Lori Solomon edited by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The association between falls and visual function is shaped by living in homes with environmental hazards, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Shu Xu, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and colleagues used data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study to

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Why do falls rise with age? Study points to cerebellar neuron firing

The Tragedy of Ladder-Related Falls

Link between falls and vision tied to the home environment in older adults

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