An international study has identified a two-factor screening method that could help healthcare providers better predict which older adults are most likely to experience dangerous falls. The research, ...

For older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury. Nicole Zipperer, PT,D PT, LSVT BIG discusses how Mercy Health is here to help with their fall risk screening and balance program. Cincy ...

ROCKY POINT, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health held a free fall prevention screening event on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Novant Health Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Point for Falls Prevention Awareness Week.

File: Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly and the ...

“I've fallen, and I can't get up!” — a catchphrase from decades past and a trademark for a successful medical alert provider, the words nevertheless point to a significant and growing issue facing ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs recognized Falls Prevention Awareness Week this week. The department teamed up with the New Mexico Adult Falls ...

Is vinyl flooring or carpeted flooring more appropriate to reduce falls in those with dementia? Data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study has shown that nearly half of older adults with ...

WATERLOO -- The Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging is offering classes about fall risk prevention. A Healthy Steps for Older Adults class will be held 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the agency's ...