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A fall may seem like a simple accident, but in older adults, it can be an important warning sign of declining health, balance, vision, or mobility. Geriatric specialist Natalie Sanders, DO, explains ...

Have you ever thought about 'falls' in your daily life?In fact, I have the personal experience of three out of my four ...

Community screening and therapeutic prevention strategies may reduce the incidence of falls in older people. The effects of these measures on the incidence of fractures, the use of health resources, ...

A fall prevention screening event held September 18 at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center offered older adults an ...

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 ...

Despite the large number of patient falls at hospitals, there are few large-scale studies to quantify the cost savings of intervention programs. The Fall TIPS (Tailoring Interventions for Patient ...

Falls can affect mobility, confidence and independence in older adults. Safer home arrangements, suitable footwear, strength and balance activities, vision checks and medication reviews can help ...

HHS and the Administration for Community Living are awarding nine organizations a total of $27.8 million for three falls prevention initiatives. The funds ...

People with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are especially at risk of falls because those conditions often lead to weakening of the muscles that assist with balance and stability, notes sports ...