Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older — with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are ...

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: ...

KUTV — The following information was submitted by Optum Utah. Each year, three million older adults will need to seek emergency room treatment after suffering a fall. Even more concerning: Falling is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nov. 17—(StatePoint) Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury, according to the ...

Jefferson Healthcare hosts free March 24 educational session with tips to improve balance, strength and home safety Falls are ...

Fall injuries have become the second-biggest cause of accidental deaths in Taiwan and about one in six people people aged 65 years or older has reported accidental falls, the Health Promotion ...

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 ...

ORMOND BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HomeCEU, a leader in continuing education (CE) for healthcare professionals with a focus in therapy professions, today announced the commemoration of National ...