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 majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Falling is scary, especially when you get injured in the process. Anyone can be at risk for a fall-related injury, but you can have an increased risk of falling, or of suffering severe consequences ...

Welcome to September, where summer comes to an end and we see the first day of fall Sept. 22. In concurrence with the start of fall is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, from Sept. 22 through 26. This ...

COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — A big health concern with older adults is the risk of falling. WGNO’s LBJ examined a program to prevent falls and improve balance. “First of all, you want to make sure that you ...

It's that time of year when your body produces less vitamin D. Sunshine is the main source of vitamin D, and we need it to keep our bones and muscles strong. Many people take supplements to meet the ...

These symptoms can not only make it more difficult to carry out your daily tasks, but also increase your risk of an injury. Research shows that people who have an eye disease such as AMD are more ...