Falling is always dangerous, but for seniors, a fall can be a life-altering event that is often preventable. A fall resulting in an injury may mark the end of independent living, especially for ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury amongst seniors which is why it's important to improve balance and maintain physical ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every 17 seconds, someone 65 or older is hospitalized due to a fall, highlighting a growing health crisis that experts said is largely preventable. “All falls are preventable, as ...

PHOENIX — When a fall nearly took the life of one of his own family members, Valley teen Aarush Reddy began a mission to keep seniors safe from life-threatening falls with a community initiative.

Seniors face high odds of falling, and many unexpected issues can arise after such an accident. Caregivers need to be on ...

For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled in the U.S. over the last 30 years. Some experts believe that certain medications — a category ...