Dear Carol: I’m a single, aging woman who has always lived alone. I’ve loved my life working, volunteering and being involved with friends. Unfortunately, I’ve fallen twice this month, both times at ...
“Another way to prevent falls is to take preemptive steps,” Gray-Waites said. “Fall-proof living areas by making sure there are handrails in areas where stairs are being used, removing clutter from ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports Health Services, Oakland University and the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition have ...
When falls increase in a nursing home, the first reaction is almost always the same: call a meeting, schedule retraining, and remind staff to "be more ...
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed this week, September 23 – 27, as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback