Medicare covers fall risk assessments during routine preventive visits for beneficiaries enrolled in Part B. If you have a history of recent falls or issues with walking and balance, you may be a ...

Carla, 84, suffered from chronic back pain while living independently. She was prescribed increasingly strong pain medications, from muscle relaxants to topical anesthetics and eventually narcotics.

Falls can be prevented, at least in the home, and prevention begins with being aware of what could cause a fall. Unsecured rugs, clutter, even small pets can be a tripping hazard. And it’s not just ...

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 ...

Today’s anti-fall technology has come a long way from the emergency alert systems of the late 1980s, when Mrs. Fletcher ...

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

Morning drivers may face more glare from the sun, while evening commuters will experience much darker conditions in ...

The majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...

It is fall and Red Flag Warning fire conditions have returned to Southern Colorado. Windy conditions and wildfire risk are ...

Vaccines not only prevent illness, but they also play 'an important role' in reducing risk of cardiovascular events, ...