Not only is a bad fall a leading cause of injury and hospitalization for older Americans, it can be a game-changer when it comes to living independently. September 22-28 marks Fall Prevention Week: ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors, but the Idaho Falls Fire Department says they don’t have to be an ...

Falls in older adults are a major issue, especially for families in Egg Harbor Township and surrounding communities. It’s no ...

Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never thought ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A simple misstep can be life-threatening, and that’s why professionals with the Cape Fear Falls Prevention Coalition and the Wilmington Fire Department are sharing tips ...

While the air quality was much improved Saturday, our inversion will restrengthen and bring worsening air quality and haze once again through the day and into t Driver hits Fruit Heights building ...

My husband and I downsized houses to reduce our risk of falling, and we removed items like rugs and ladders that can cause an accident, writes Frances Gonzales. iSTOCK / Getty Images I just turned 78 ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Community members got out of the cold air Saturday morning by joining Stormont Vail Health inside for their monthly Walk with a Doc event at Washburn University. January’s topic ...

The County-led San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force seeks to address this serious issue by bringing together healthcare professionals, senior service providers and community advocates to work on ...

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