Falls are the most common trauma to come into most hospitals, a spokesperson told WSAV. Educating people on why falls are considered trauma and on ways to improve their balance are just two ways to ...

Tripping risks, poor vision and more have been identified as risk factors for older adults when it comes to falls.

“Be careful” and “watch your step” may be among the most common things an older adult would hear — and for good reason. Older adults face a higher risk of falls, and consequently fractures and ...

A fall prevention screening event held September 18 at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center offered older adults an ...

Workers aged 55+ now represent a rapidly expanding share of the workforce, with their participation having doubled over the past two decades. They are essential to industries like manufacturing, ...

Tom Keenan is an award-winning journalist, public speaker, professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at ...

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 ...

In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, a group of researchers evaluated the effectiveness of home-based cognitive and exergame step training interventions compared with a control group in ...

A comprehensive study on fall prevention among older adults identified several barriers that limit participation in fall prevention programs, according to new research from The Ohio State University.

UW Medical School faculty and staff discuss how to keep from falling. Panel discussion focusing on advances in medicine and strategies to aid in preventing falls. UW Medical School faculty and staff, ...