One in four older Americans falls every year, and falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for those age 65 and older, according to the National Council on Aging. What causes falls ...

When an older adult falls, it can have life-changing impacts. In San Diego County, there were more than 33,000 emergency room ...

The Northwest Illinois Area Agency on Aging is hosting a free presentation this Friday to help seniors identify fall risks in their homes and to win a free fall detection device.

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 ...

Josy Delaney, a public health educator and Tai Chi teacher, will present “Steps to Better Balance and Falls Prevention” at the Tupper Lake Public Library community room on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 4 to ...

The following weekly column is written and sponsored by Virginia Hospital Center, a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals for the third year in a row. As ...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The state is working to keep Hawaii's seniors safe from fall-related injuries. The health department says there's a troubling trend of seniors getting hurt and even dying from ...

Falling is a serious risk for older adults here in Vermont. It’s also one that can be easily mitigated with specific preventative measures. The Southeastern VT Medical Reserve Corp is a ...