Public health experts have warned of the perils of falls for older people for decades. In 2023, the most recent year of data ...

Nationwide, falls are the leading cause of death from injury among older adults. It’s also the No. 1 cause of nonfatal ...

While it is important to control high blood pressure, overtreatment that causes dizziness or blackouts can be life-threatening.

Prevent falls in elderly with awareness, screenings, and safety measures to maintain independence and quality of life.

Staying physically fit as you age might be simpler than it looks — and it doesn't involve walking or running, as most might ...

“You are more likely to have a fall as an older adult, it is likely you will have a significant injury from that,” Bland said ...

As autumn approaches, South Heartland is collaborating with the National Council on Aging to spotlight the importance of ...

Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths.

One in four older adults report unintentionally falling every year, leading to an increase in death for those 65 and older, ...

People think it’s the frail older adult falling, but active older adults fall as well — it just might look different.” Falls take a hefty financial toll.

Adults 55+ can reduce fall risk with balance tips, safety advice, and more at this fall workshop in Stevens Point.

For 78-year-old Mary Johnson of Topeka, a simple trip to the kitchen turned life-altering. “I just stumbled over the rug, and the next thing I knew, I was in the hospital with a broken hip,” she ...