Falls prevention programs specifically for older adults received a major boost through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Innovation Lab initiative. The ACL awarded 18 organizations across ...

The answer could be yes, according to a promising study published in Innovation in Aging from University of Alabama at Birmingham Arts in Medicine. Compared with older adults living in single-dwelling ...

Read full article: Central Florida veteran to receive new home after crash destroyed his trailer New facility is the seventh in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. – With fall-related injuries being the leading ...

Balance changes, muscle loss, and vision decline that may come with age can raise the chance of falls and injury. However, regular balance, strength, and aerobic exercise can help lower this risk.

Every year, 3 million seniors are treated in the emergency room for fall injuries. And, falling once doubles someone’s chances of falling again.

WEST FARGO — Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults ages 65 and older, and the fall death rate is increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As ...

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 ...

Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older Americans, making it a major concern for those who love and care for a senior. Of the roughly 1-in-4 seniors (14 million) who ...

The great comedian George Burns once said, “You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there.” We seem to become multitaskers ...