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 ...

Join Aging & Independence Services for Balance & Beyond: A Panel on Fall Prevention & Aging Well. An expert panel—including a geriatrician, physical therapist, pharmacist, exercise instructor, and ...

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: ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. Falls are not just risky, but common. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four ...

I just turned 78 in August, and if I've learned anything over the past few years, it's that people don't like to talk about getting older. A lot of my friends feel like they're simply supposed to get ...

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 ...

In conjunction with the first day of fall in mid-September, Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed to raise awareness about injuries due to falls. Many injuries and ...

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 ...