Public health experts have warned of the perils of falls for older people for decades. In 2023, the most recent year of data ...

The National Safety Council reports that in the U.S., about 3 million adults age 65 and older are treated in emergency ...

In San Diego County, there were more than 33,000 emergency room discharges due to falls among people 60 years and older ...

Uneven floors. Ill-fitting shoes. Vertigo-inducing medications. Lots of things can bring on a fall — and they can have major consequences. Unintentional falls were the leading cause of injury-related ...

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.

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa YMCA is kicking off its Senior Spectacular Week in recognition of Falls Prevention Awareness Week.

Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month in Wisconsin, recognizing the importance of keeping ...

Research shows that many older adults who had a fall-related injury took at least one "fall risk-increasing drug" at the time ...

The Kirk Family YMCA is committed to helping older adults stay strong, safe, and independent through wellness programs, ...

As the seasons shift and leaves begin to fall, we turn our attention to a quieter but critical risk, falls among older adults ...