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 ...

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 ...

Wisconsin has the nation’s highest reported death rate from falls among older adults. But many falls can be prevented through balance drills and classes — from ballroom dancing to parkour — that ...

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] When it comes to accidental injuries in older ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Falls were tied to increased risk for a dementia diagnosis vs. other mechanisms of injury. The findings show a ...

—This single-center retrospective study highlighted gender-related differences in falls, with the goal of providing data to guide gender-specific interventions to reduce rollator-related injuries and ...

Share on Pinterest A new draft recommendation from the U.S. Task Force says taking vitamin D supplements with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults. kali9/Getty Images ...