Not only is a bad fall a leading cause of injury and hospitalization for older Americans, it can be a game-changer when it comes to living independently. September 22-28 marks Fall Prevention Week: ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A simple misstep can be life-threatening, and that’s why professionals with the Cape Fear Falls Prevention Coalition and the Wilmington Fire Department are sharing tips ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never thought ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Keep the elderly people in your life upright during Elderly Fall Prevention Month. According to the CDC, over three million senior adults suffer falls that require ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Last month was fall prevention awareness month and though it is no longer September, Lisa Bell from Senior Helpers joined "Good Morning Charleston" to help share special tips ...

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 ...

I just turned 78 in August, and if I've learned anything over the past few years, it's that people don't like to talk about getting older. A lot of my friends feel like they're simply supposed to get ...