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 ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this?– Concerned Son ...

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

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 ...

My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this? Concerned Son Dear ...

Liz Sullard talks to ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about how to prevent falls at home Falls are one of the most common ...

It’s a fact: Falls among older adults are extremely costly. Every year, approximately $50 billion is spent on medical costs related to non-fatal falls suffered by older adults. Unfortunately, these ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Falls are a serious risk for older adults, but experts say they don't have to be inevitable. In fact, most falls are preventable. Staying active can make a big difference when it ...

Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby ...

Death rates from falls jumped more than 70% for older adults in the last 20 years Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more ...

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 ...