“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 ...

To reduce the risk, experts recommend avoiding distractions, such as using cell phones while walking, and choosing safer ...

Most older adults want to stay in their homes as long as possible. In fact, 88% of 50- to 80-year-olds stated this was their wish in a recent University of Michigan national poll. Unfortunately, falls ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s a fact: Falls among older adults are extremely costly. Every year, approximately $50 billion is spent on medical costs related to non-fatal falls suffered by older adults. Unfortunately, these ...

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 older adults 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 age ...