One fall can change a life forever. Physical therapists see it all the time. A grandfather misses the bottom step of the ...

A Maine fire department has hiked its fee for giving seniors a lift by 2,200 percent as it says too many of them are falling and can’t get up. Health care facilities and nursing homes in Bangor, ...

Falling is scary. The good news is that AI-powered fall detection exists to reduce fears and risks associated with falling. Some fall prevention technologies help people respond to falls, whereas ...

A local nonprofit is teaching seniors how to fall safely or not at all. Kate Tohm has a history of falling. In August, she tripped over an antique shoe shine kit that sits next to her bed. She fell ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than one out of four older people falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there are ways to prevent or reduce the risk of falling.

WINNIPEG, Canada, October 27, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Falls are among the most severe dangers to older adults, which in most cases result in injuries that may alter the life of a senior. The World ...

For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled in the U.S. over the last 30 years. Some experts believe that certain medications — a category ...

“Be careful” and “watch your step” may be among the most common things an older adult would hear — and for good reason. Older adults face a higher risk of falls, and consequently fractures and ...