Home Age Fit, a founder-led educational resource for aging-in-place design, has released guidance explaining how older adults and their families can decide which household fall hazards to address ...

Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are discharged home the same day. That transition can be a vulnerable moment, ...

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 ...

All criteria must be met to qualify for enrollment. Don't meet all the eligibility criteria? A fall prevention phone consultation may be available to provide information, answer questions, and connect ...

The industry-first program aims to address the $50B in fall-related healthcare costs for older adults through a combination of innovative connected health devices, AI virtual assistance, predictive ...

HHS and the Administration for Community Living are awarding nine organizations a total of $27.8 million for three falls prevention initiatives. The funds ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers preventive services that help evaluate a person’s fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also offer coverage for fall prevention programs. As ...

Falls are a common occurrence among older adults, with one in four individuals over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to a range of injuries, including broken bones and ...

Personalized fall-prevention plans have been a mainstay of geriatric care in the United States for years. A new Cochrane review published on September 21, 2026, suggests they probably do not lower how ...

The LIFT (Living Independently and Falls-free Together) Wellness Program is a multifactorial fall-prevention intervention developed for community-dwelling elders. Its effectiveness was tested in a ...