Molly Wigand is a professional writer who has published numerous books and articles, including self-help books for children and adults. During her career as a Hallmark writer and editor, she created ...

Prevention is key to keeping workers safe. But should an incident arise, do your workers know what to do next?

A fall can happen to anyone, anytime. But if you have osteoporosis, even a minor fall can be enough to cause a fracture. The riskiest area for a fall isn’t necessarily an uneven sidewalk or a grocery ...

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of the act of training is the process of learning the skills necessary to do a particular job or activity. Such activities involve work safety and ...

A single fall can define how we’ll age, representing a key “inflection point in later life,” according to a study of 2,454 men and women ages 65 or older, published this month in the Journal of the ...

Portage County seniors can learn fall prevention strategies and access resources at the "Healthy Aging Your Way" event Sept. 15.

Community screening and therapeutic prevention strategies may reduce the incidence of falls in older people. The effects of these measures on the incidence of fractures, the use of health resources, ...

A fall may seem like a simple accident, but in older adults, it can be an important warning sign of declining health, balance, vision, or mobility. Geriatric specialist Natalie Sanders, DO, explains ...

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 ...

Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden ...

Older adults in Holmes and Wayne counties can join a September walking challenge with trail walks, health screenings and raffle prizes.

For seniors living in remote New Mexico communities, keeping up with the tasks of rural life — hopping over acequias, wandering through orchards, walking on uneven dirt roads — can bring benefits and ...