The scenario is common. An elderly person seems to be in good health until one day they suffer a fall, and from then on their ...

Falls among older Americans are increasing 1.5% annually, with devastating physical and financial consequences. Learn about ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury for people over the age of 65. But those falls can be preventable and this program aims ...

‘Veezha Peruvazhvu’, a Tamil guide on preventing falls among the elderly, written by S. Kumaravel, Dean, K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, Tiruchi, was launched at the Chennai ...

Groundbreaking study reveals how falls may signal or worsen dementia in seniors, offering crucial insights for families navigating aging loved ones' care.

A startling new study reveals an unexpected link between falls and dementia in seniors. Justice Department sues New York ...

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — January 22 could have been a terrible day for one northeast Georgia family after their elderly family member fell in the woods. Habersham County deputies say around 4:20 ...

Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin, New Zealand Correspondence to: M M Gardner, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Dunedin School of ...

Mia Casa, owned by Miami-Dade County’s Homeless Trust, supports 120 homeless seniors aged 65 and older with shelter ... disproportionately vulnerable to falling into homelessness.

Falls can be serious at any age but, as people get older, their risk of falling increases, often with catastrophic consequences. How someone walks is key to identifying risk. However, access to ...