A six-month programme has significantly reduced the rate of falls amongst older people, according to the NHS. Figures from Livewell, Plymouth, said there was a 57% reduction in the rate of falls of ...

Erika Hampton of ArchWell Health shares why falls are so common among seniors and simple steps older adults can take to stay ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older Americans, making it a major concern for those who love and care for a senior. Of the roughly 1-in-4 seniors (14 million) who ...

Sep. 19—A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older ...

Frailty nurse specialist Linda Nazarko advises nurses in general practice and the community on prevention of falls in ...

Canada’s population is getting older, and falls are one of the major risks for seniors — leading to disability, chronic pain ...

LAYTON — Falls are a leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations among the Utah elderly population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately three ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anand Parekh is the chief medical advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Older adult falls result in 38,000 deaths, 1 million ...

Bath Doctor Bathroom Remodeling, a family-owned remodeling company serving the Baltimore area for over 25 years, is helping ...

Every 20 minutes an older adult dies from injuries sustained from a fall. In fact, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury and fracture for seniors. The annual medical costs of ...

“I've fallen, and I can't get up!” — a catchphrase from decades past and a trademark for a successful medical alert provider, the words nevertheless point to a significant and growing issue facing ...