Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults, placing significant strain on individuals, families and the health-care system.

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

Sep. 19—A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older ...

Jefferson Healthcare hosts free March 24 educational session with tips to improve balance, strength and home safety Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, however falls aren’t […] ...

Older adults who started exercising after a fall in 2019 were less likely to experience a recurrent fall in the following 2 years. Those who exercised in both 2019 and 2020 were the least likely to ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Every 20 minutes an older adult dies from injuries sustained from a fall. In fact, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury and fracture for ...

“Another way to prevent falls is to take preemptive steps,” Gray-Waites said. “Fall-proof living areas by making sure there are handrails in areas where stairs are being used, removing clutter from ...

Record fall deaths among older Americans prompt calls for routine screening, safer exam rooms, and stable clinical ...

A simple fall can alter the course of a senior's life, but early intervention can make all the difference. Join geriatric specialist Natalie Sanders, DO, with University of Utah Health as she ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Monday, Sept. 22, is National Fall Prevention Day, and local advocates say this isn’t just one person’s job, it takes all of us. There’s a statewide campaign created by the ...

LAYTON — Falls are a leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations among the Utah elderly population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately three ...

The Center, located at 900 Whiting Drive in Yankton, will hold a balance and fall-prevention screening on Wednesday, March 18, from 8-10 a.m.