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.

An elderly man fell into a seven foot deep pit near Tooti Wala Mandir in the Shivpuri area. Passersby rushed to the spot and managed to pull the elderly man out of the pit. He sustained serious ...

Ludhiana: A 68-year-old man narrowly escaped death on Monday after his electric scooter plunged into an open storm sewer pit, ...

In hypothetical situations, physicians chose intensive treatment more often if BP and mobility metrics were available.

Thanks to federal funding, the JH AITC is able to support geriatrics research in 45 states, prompting new breakthroughs in ...

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I moved across the country nine years ago to be closer to my parents as they age. They are now in their early to mid-80s. My mother has recently had a few falls. One was bad enough that she had to be ...

Bengaluru: What began as a casual online interaction on Facebook turned into a nightmare for a 78-year-old man after ...

Geriatric specialists help identify the changes that come with aging and work with patients to maintain their independence.

SMRT staff were seen attending to a woman in her 60s who lost her balance and fell outside Bugis MRT on Mar. 3. They rendered first aid and stayed until the ambulance arrived, earning praise from a ...

A new bill aims to reform how assisted living facilities in Minnesota handle emergencies, including when an elderly resident ...

More than 70 million baby boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964 – are alive today. In 2026, the oldest of them are turning 80.