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 ...

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November is Falls Prevention Month, and Alberta Blue Cross ® has partnered with the Alberta Injury Prevention Centre to ...

Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

During the rainy season, elderly individuals face a heightened risk of falls, potentially leading to severe fractures due to weakened bones from osteoporosis. Experts recommend a calcium and vitamin D ...

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 ...

Sep. 19—A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older ...

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

Every 20 minutes an older adult dies from injuries sustained from a fall. In fact, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury and fracture for seniors. The annual medical costs of ...

Falls have a notorious snowball effect on an older person’s health. A broken hip, for example, can lead to a hospital stay that could then spiral into multiple complications. The statistics are grim.