Falls are the leading cause of injury-related ER visits for Ohioans 65 and older, but most are preventable.

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RACINE, WI — For elders living at home, fall prevention is an important health topic, and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has resources to help. Wisconsin is the leader in deadly falls ...

Not only is a bad fall a leading cause of injury and hospitalization for older Americans, it can be a game-changer when it comes to living independently. September 22-28 marks Fall Prevention Week: ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. Falls are not just risky, but common. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in four ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Think back to the last time you heard someone mention a fall—whether it was a friend who tripped on the stairs or a family member ...

I just turned 78 in August, and if I've learned anything over the past few years, it's that people don't like to talk about getting older. A lot of my friends feel like they're simply supposed to get ...

In conjunction with the first day of fall in mid-September, Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed to raise awareness about injuries due to falls. Many injuries and ...

ORMOND BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HomeCEU, a leader in continuing education (CE) for healthcare professionals with a focus in therapy professions, today announced the commemoration of National ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Community members got out of the cold air Saturday morning by joining Stormont Vail Health inside for their monthly Walk with a Doc event at Washburn University. January’s topic ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers preventive services to help assess your fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also cover fall prevention programs. As we age, natural changes ...