Once a person falls, things usually go downhill; it’s one of the leading causes of people going to the emergency department,” ...

Operations manager DeShay Dickson, along with Brenda Hichens Torres and Michele Beirne, who both work as direct support ...

The Rotary Club of Presque Isle is pleased to once again partner with several local retail sponsors, community public works ...

Life Assure handles this by providing wearable devices that feature intelligent sensors that respond to sudden movement or ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older – with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are ...

Professor Yoo Joon-il of Inha University Hospital said at the Korean Association of Hip Fractures Symposium held at Chungnam ...

A reduction in prescriptions of sleep drugs for older adults is associated with substantial health and economic benefits, ...

As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, falls become an increasing concern for older adults. Navigating slick sidewalks and icy steps while bundled in bulky coats poses a seasonal challenge for even ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World ...

Most older adults want to stay in their homes as long as possible. In fact, 88% of 50- to 80-year-olds stated this was their wish in a recent University of Michigan national poll. Unfortunately, falls ...