News (July 2008)

Elderly Falls Cut By 11 Percent With Education And Intervention

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine July 17 showed that the elderly population reduced falls when given the proper education and prevention techniques. More Information...

Stanislaus County Fall Prevention Coalition Article in Modesto Bee

A July 14th, 2008 article in the Modesto Bee focused on the Stanislaus County Coalition and their efforts to reduce falls through strength-training classes and other prevention efforts. More Information...

The Dangers of Falling

A Wall Street Journal MarketWatch story on the dangers of falling highlighted the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence at the USC Davis School’s Andrus Gerontology Center. More Information...