Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older — with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WPVI) -- Whether it's in the hospital or at home, the numbers are staggering. According to the government, every 13 seconds, an older adult is rushed to the hospital because of a fall.

A shocking new report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has turned conventional wisdom on its head: vitamin D and calcium supplements might not be the fall-prevention powerhouse we once ...

A comprehensive international study analyzing data from nearly 69,000 older adults in aged care homes, also known as long-term care facilities, has identified the most effective strategies for ...

Falls can not only be scary, they can also be very dangerous. During this "Fall Prevention Month", Hannah spoke with Sharon Leigh, Providence Senior Health Clinical Pharmacy Manager, about ways older ...

We've all fallen at least a time or two and it may seem harmless, but the older we get, the more dangerous a fall becomes. A broken hip or head injury can lead to an early death.

University of Otago provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. University of Otago provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. Google Street View has fast become a tool for people ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Monday, Sept. 22, is National Fall Prevention Day, and local advocates say this isn’t just one person’s job, it takes all of us. There’s a statewide campaign created by the ...