Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sturdy objects such as rails and heavy chairs offer a handhold and prevent falls.Illustration: Rita Liu/The Guardian (Illustration ...

“Be careful” and “watch your step” may be among the most common things an older adult would hear — and for good reason. Older adults face a higher risk of falls, and consequently fractures and ...

“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” has been seared into many of our brains since at least the late ’80s, when the famous LifeCall commercial made its TV debut. Although it became the butt of many ...

Meteorological summer is now done. It was a hot and pretty dry summer across West Michigan. What will fall be like? Overall, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) is leaning toward a warmer than usual ...

Nearly 11% of older adults with an injurious fall were diagnosed with dementia 1 year later. Compared with other traumatic injuries, falls were tied to a 21% increased risk of a subsequent dementia ...

The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cool and wet fall for the Midwest, with September seeing early snow and frequent rain in Michigan. The Farmers' Almanac forecasts below-average temperatures. The ...