A six-month programme has significantly reduced the rate of falls amongst older people, according to the NHS. Figures from Livewell, Plymouth, said there was a 57% reduction in the rate of falls of ...

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 Health ...

DeTar Healthcare System is working to counter common misconceptions regarding falls in older adults for Fall Prevention Week, Sept. 22-26. DeTar challenges adults and their families to combat ...

Frailty nurse specialist Linda Nazarko advises nurses in general practice and the community on prevention of falls in ...

Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden ...

When an older adult falls, it can have life-changing impacts. In San Diego County, there were more than 33,000 emergency room discharges due to falls among people 60 years and older reported in 2023.

A Balance and Fall Prevention presentation will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Blackduck Senior Center, 24 First St. E. According to a release, one in five falls ...

File: Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly and the ...

Absence of grab bars, tripping hazards and broken flooring in the home environment can significantly amplify the relationship ...

For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, ...