“Another way to prevent falls is to take preemptive steps,” Gray-Waites said. “Fall-proof living areas by making sure there are handrails in areas where stairs are being used, removing clutter from ...

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive ...

Fear of falling (FoF) is a prevalent concern among older adults that extends beyond the experience of actual falls. It encapsulates an anxiety regarding the potential for falling that can lead to ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

Nationwide, over 14 million adults each year over the age of 65 report a fall. About 37% of those who fall reported an injury that required medical treatment or restricted their activity for at least ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new analysis of studies including nearly 80,000 people aged 60 and older confirms that certain types of widely prescribed drugs, such as antidepressants and sedatives, ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Growing research shows older adults have a greater risk of falling when experiencing hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three ...

Dizziness is not usually serious, but for older adults, it can increase the risk of falling. Vertigo, inner ear disturbances, and new medications are a few potential causes. Everyone has felt dizzy at ...

Falls in older adults are a ‘major public health concern’ as they can lead to disability and hospitalisation, impacting on people’s ability to live independently, researchers said. The consequences of ...

The CDC reports that 1 in 4 Americans older than 65 falls each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among that age group. With the fall death rate hitting 64 people for every ...