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. And new research by UBC Okanagan's ...

A fall prevention program for older adults offered benefits across two health systems with varied operations, volume and staffing with similar results, according to a January study published in ...

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 ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

Falls are a common occurrence among older adults, with one in four individuals over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to a range of injuries, including broken bones and ...

Each year, Falls Prevention Awareness Week marks a critical moment in promoting safety and independence for older adults. Hosted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free® Initiative, ...

Each year, more than one in four adults 65 years and older experience a fall. Nationally, that adds up to 3 million emergency department visits, 1 million hospitalizations and 32,000 deaths. Here in ...

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.

Collaboration expands access to innovative gait rehabilitation and fall prevention solutions, combining technology and ...

Senators who fall seem to make quite a bit of news. Mitch McConnell is now more known for his repetitive falls than his legislative maneuvering. Recently, Sen. Cramer added to the senatorial fall club ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Falls Prevention Awareness Week is underway in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made an official proclamation Monday morning, recognizing the cause. The Michigan Department ...