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: ...

DeTar Healthcare System is working to counter common misconceptions regarding falls in older adults for Fall Prevention Week, Sept. 22-26. DeTar challenges adults and their families to combat ...

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 ...

An online program to prevent falls in older adults who rely on wheelchairs or scooters for mobility significantly reduced their concerns about falling, according to preliminary results presented this ...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin emergency crews responded to more than 140,000 fall-related calls in 2024, about 10,000 more than the year before, according new data. The Department of Health ...

People across Lanarkshire are being urged to take simple, practical steps to reduce their risk of falling as part of NHS Lanarkshire’s activity during Falls Prevention Week. Falls are a leading cause ...