Not only is a bad fall a leading cause of injury and hospitalization for older Americans, it can be a game-changer when it comes to living independently. September 22-28 marks Fall Prevention Week: ...

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 ...

KUTV — The following information was submitted by Optum Utah. Each year, three million older adults will need to seek emergency room treatment after suffering a fall. Even more concerning: Falling is ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A simple misstep can be life-threatening, and that’s why professionals with the Cape Fear Falls Prevention Coalition and the Wilmington Fire Department are sharing tips ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Last month was fall prevention awareness month and though it is no longer September, Lisa Bell from Senior Helpers joined "Good Morning Charleston" to help share special tips ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

Did you know that 1 in 4 seniors will suffer a fall? And for some, it can be life-changing. Savannah Gonsalves, a registered nurse and Director of Quality and Utilization Management at Hometown Health ...

“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 ...

Anthony Zalewski, an injury prevention coordinator at MetroHealth, joined 3News to discuss tips on how to prevent falls in ...

Cooler temperatures may mean we’re not as bothered by bugs as we spend more time outside, but many cozy up and overwinter in the soil. There, they will complete a number of stages of their life cycles ...

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