Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older — with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not only are ...

In St. Cloud, early snow meets warm temperatures, making icy sidewalks a danger. Dr. Morris advises shuffling your feet and keeping your hands free to prevent falls.

Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never thought ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nov. 17—(StatePoint) Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury, according to the ...

While the air quality was much improved Saturday, our inversion will restrengthen and bring worsening air quality and haze once again through the day and into t Driver hits Fruit Heights building ...

As the weather cools in the fall and with winter right around the corner it’s a great time to think about a different kind of fall – actually preventing older adults from falling down and getting hurt ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Community members got out of the cold air Saturday morning by joining Stormont Vail Health inside for their monthly Walk with a Doc event at Washburn University. January’s topic ...

The County-led San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force seeks to address this serious issue by bringing together healthcare professionals, senior service providers and community advocates to work on ...

Fracture prevention in the elderly is crucial for healthy ageing. A doctor shares essential tips to improve bone strength, ...

Falls can be prevented, especially in a hospital setting. This course provides tools to implement a fall prevention program, including infrastructure, assessments and processes, fall reduction tips, ...