Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

File: Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly and the ...

Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden ...

When an older adult falls, it can have life-changing impacts. In San Diego County, there were more than 33,000 emergency room discharges due to falls among people 60 years and older reported in 2023.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Staying active becomes increasingly important as the years slip by, especially when it comes to preventing falls and ...

Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, ...

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For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside. A few ...