Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults, placing significant strain on individuals, families and the health care system. And new research by UBC Okanagan's ...

MANKATO — A University of Minnesota faculty member on Tuesday will discuss strategies for preventing falls by older adults. Siobhan McMahon will be the speaker at the 3:30-4:30 p.m. lecture in ...

Falling is a serious risk for older adults here in Vermont. It’s also one that can be easily mitigated with specific preventative measures. The Southeastern VT Medical Reserve Corp is a ...

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults in this country where trauma statistics indicate that one dies from a fall every 20 minutes and several are treated in an ...

The County-led San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force seeks to address this serious issue by bringing together healthcare professionals, senior service providers and community advocates to work on ...

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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The state is working to keep Hawaii's seniors safe from fall-related injuries. The health department says there's a troubling trend of seniors getting hurt and even dying from ...

Falls are inevitable, but new research proves that with practice, you can lower your risk of fractures and head trauma. Playful moments like this trampoline session build strength, coordination, and ...