Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden ...

For example, when you first enroll in Medicare, you get a “Welcome to Medicare” visit, during which you’ll fill out a “Health Risk Assessment” questionnaire. If you’ve had falls before or have any ...

A comprehensive study on fall prevention among older adults identified several barriers that limit participation in fall prevention programs, according to new research from The Ohio State University.