Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. Falls are not just risky, but common. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in ...

United Regional is getting ready to host Generations United, an event hoping to help seniors prevent falls ...

It’s just a fact of life. Your risks of getting hurt in a fall increase as you age due to muscle weakness, declining bone density, decreased vision and lower hearing thresholds. Even side effects from ...

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: ...

When an older adult falls, it can have life-changing impacts. In San Diego County, there were more than 33,000 emergency room discharges due to falls among people 60 years and older reported in 2023.

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, meaning it’s a time to highlight the real risks of falling that our older population can face. Medical Director of Optum New Mexico, Dr. Jaron Trost, said ...

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 ...

It's time for our weekly Kupuna Power segment with Brickwood Galuteria! Today, the emphasis will be on the importance of fall prevention. Falls can lead to serious injuries, especially for our kupuna, ...