Richland Falls are one of the most common safety concerns for older adults – but the good news is that many falls are preventable. As we age, changes in balance, vision, strength, and medications can ...

“Another way to prevent falls is to take preemptive steps,” Gray-Waites said. “Fall-proof living areas by making sure there are handrails in areas where stairs are being used, removing clutter from ...

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 ...

The association between falls and visual function is shaped by living in homes with environmental hazards, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Shu Xu, Ph.D., from the ...

With falls causing millions of injuries in older adults each year, it is an increasingly important public health concern. Older adults living with dementia have twice the risk of falling and three ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Ground-level falls are the leading cause of injuries for older adults in Gallatin County, according to Bozeman Health. Patient falls often lead to an emergency room visit, admission ...

Falls can be dangerous for anyone, especially the vulnerable elderly, who are often part of community-based organizations. These organizations want to prevent falling, and to do so, they need evidence ...

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 ...

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 ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Falls Prevention Awareness Week is underway in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made an official proclamation Monday morning, recognizing the cause. The Michigan Department ...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The Hawaii Department of Health's (DOH) fall prevention campaign starts on Thursday in hopes to reduce preventable fall injuries. A part of the campaign includes public service ...