Falls can be serious — and even deadly — in older adults and the elderly. They’re also common: More than 1 out of 4 older adults falls each year, but less than half of those inform their doctor, ...

Idaho’s physical therapy community is rallying behind new legislation introduced in Congress that would help expand access to critical physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) services for seniors ...

Falls increased the likelihood of nursing home placement among older adults, according to a January study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.

Fear of falling (FoF) is a prevalent concern among older adults that extends beyond the experience of actual falls. It encapsulates an anxiety regarding the potential for falling that can lead to ...

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive ...

Carla, 84, suffered from chronic back pain while living independently. She was prescribed increasingly strong pain medications, from muscle relaxants to topical anesthetics and eventually narcotics.

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 ...

DeTar Healthcare System is working to counter common misconceptions regarding falls in older adults for Fall Prevention Week, Sept. 22-26. DeTar challenges adults and their families to combat ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Growing research shows older adults have a greater risk of falling when experiencing hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three ...

Nearly 11% of older adults with an injurious fall were diagnosed with dementia 1 year later. Compared with other traumatic injuries, falls were tied to a 21% increased risk of a subsequent dementia ...