The US Preventative Services Task Force task force recommends against vitamin D supplements for fall and fracture prevention ...

Proposed legislation making two "critical changes" to the Medicare program could save millions of dollars annually by preventing hospitalizations for older adults who fall, according to professional ...

A daily freeze-thaw cycle with unseasonably warm temperatures, such as we experienced earlier this month, created dangerous ...

Falls among older Americans are increasing 1.5% annually, with devastating physical and financial consequences. Learn about ...

Wet floors, rugs, steps, base of doors pose common dangers in homesDr Ajibola Oladiran is a lecturer and consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon with subspecialty in hip surgery and sports medicine ...

Prevent Fire and Falls at Home event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, February 21, at Lansing Fire Department Headquarters.

Wyoming health department officials say an older woman is hospitalized with bird flu. It’s the state’s first human case of ...

Act (HR1171) has been reintroduced and would allow physical and occupational therapists to provide no-cost fall risk assessments to Medicare beneficiaries during their annual wellness visits or ...

Groundbreaking study reveals how falls may signal or worsen dementia in seniors, offering crucial insights for families navigating aging loved ones' care.