Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are ...

When Irene Hobbs saw a flyer hanging at the Highland Senior Center promoting an upcoming fall risk assessment screening event, it came at the right time. Two weeks earlier, the 78-year-old fell in her ...

Every second, someone somewhere in the United States takes a devastating fall, contributing to a massive $50 billion annual healthcare burden, a figure set to double by 2030 as the baby boomer ...

Approximately 9 to 10 million people in the U.S. suffer injuries from falls each year, with more than 3 million requiring ...

DeTar Healthcare System is offering a free public seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 17, designed to help individuals understand the risks of falling and how to prevent falls, a major health concern for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Age-related balance changes, muscle weakness, and vision problems can increase the risk of falls and injuries in older people. Regular balance, strength, and cardio exercises can help reduce this ...

A new study suggests that applying a deep learning algorithm to routine abdominal CT scans could help identify fall risk ...

The Positively Pink Women’s Health Series is a program covering a range of topics important to women in the community.

Individuals who have experienced a recent fall or are having difficulty with balance may receive a fall risk assessment from a healthcare professional. Medicare covers these assessments during ...

Falls increased the likelihood of nursing home placement among older adults, according to a January study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.