NCOA’s Fall Prevention Plan Would Create Resource Bank, Funding Support For Aging Services Providers
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) issued an action plan that would, in part, equip providers of aging services with a single clearinghouse of ...
With fall-related injuries being the leading cause of death for Americans over 65, one local senior care center is taking an innovative approach to prevention through education and engagement.
The Kirk Family YMCA is committed to helping older adults stay strong, safe, and independent through wellness programs, ...
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Falls prevention awareness week
Falls among older adults are the leading cause of injure and hospitalization, but they are preventable. (Sept. 26, 2025) ...
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Tips to keep you on your feet as you age
Falls can be particularly dangerous for seniors and are so common that they have their own awareness week. Janet Scovel, BSN, RN, director of care management at Priority Health, joined News 8 to talk ...
This simple 30-second heel-raise test reveals elite mobility at 45+. Learn what it shows and how to improve fast.
As we near the end of Fall Prevention Month, Occupational Therapy Students from Cedar Crest College held a workshop at Lehigh ...
As we age, the risk of falling increases significantly due to physical changes, medical conditions and environmental factors. However, experts agree that many of these falls can be ...
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How to help prevent falls in your senior’s homes
Our good friend Mark Aldrich from Hometown Senior Care Advisors, joined us in the studio to talk about some important tips ...
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