“You Really Have to Teach Them How to Fall Safely”: A Conversation with Biomechanics Researcher Dr. Yaejin Moon
The Syracuse University researcher whose dissertation taught older adults to fall on purpose explains what a safe landing looks like, why a relaxed body gets hurt less than a braced one, and how AI is starting to measure falls that happen outside the lab. Key...
“You Really Have to Teach Them How to Fall Safely”: A Conversation with Biomechanics Researcher Dr. Yaejin Moon
The Syracuse University researcher whose dissertation taught older adults to fall on purpose explains what a safe...
“The Worst Thing You Can Do When You’re Falling Is Stiffen Up”: A Conversation with Movement Scientist Dr. Jacob Sosnoff
The University of Kansas Medical Center researcher behind the FAlling Safely Training (FAST) trial explains why the...
“You Have to Pass in All the Disciplines”: A Conversation with Exercise Medicine Physician Dr. Claudio Gil Araújo, MD, PhD
The Rio de Janeiro physician whose 10-second balance test traveled the world explains what the test measures, what it...
Symptoms to Watch for After a Fall in Older Adults
Quick Summary Most falls do not cause serious injury, but the ones that do can hide, so the job in the hours and days...
Senior Falls in America: How Widespread Is the Problem?
Quick Summary Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death among adults 65 and older in the United...
Why Do Seniors Fall? Risk Factors and How to Address Them
Quick Summary Falls are among the leading causes of injury among adults 65 and older, but many falls can be...
A Conversation with Medical Guardian COO Eliza Salerno
An interview about predictive analytics, the myth of the technophobic senior, and why the future of aging well depends...
A Conversation with Medical Guardian CEO Geoff Gross
An interview about how watching a grandmother age alone led to a 600,000-member company, why the $92 billion fall...
The Best Senior Monitoring Systems in 2026
Quick Answer: What is the best senior monitoring system in 2026? After comparing leading elderly monitoring systems...
The Best Fall Detection Devices in 2026
Quick Answer: Which fall detection device is best for independent seniors? Medical Guardian is our top overall choice...
