Falls affect nearly 36 million people in the United States annually, with roughly three million older adults visiting the emergency department yearly due to a fall. Falls are the leading cause of ...

MURRAY — Maurice Wells picked his way carefully across the lot at Wheeler Historic Farm on Tuesday, leaning lightly on the walker he has used for the past couple of years. It started with a fall when ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people in the Piedmont Triad opened their front door to see more than a foot of snow last week, and after a couple of days of thawing and refreezing, we had icy steps and icy ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors, but the Idaho Falls Fire Department says they don’t have to be an ...

Falls safety month is a reminder to stay aware of the risks. Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation and injury-related deaths, particularly for people over the age of 65. As we ...

Snowstorms bring more than just flurries. Even relatively minor ones pose health risks since the cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, and shoveling snow can trigger heart attacks.

This is a common concern for millions of elderly seniors and their families. Each year more than 1 in 4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those ...