Most older adults want to stay in their homes as long as possible. In fact, 88% of 50- to 80-year-olds stated this was their wish in a recent University of Michigan national poll. Unfortunately, falls ...

MURRAY — Maurice Wells picked his way carefully across the lot at Wheeler Historic Farm on Tuesday, leaning lightly on the walker he has used for the past couple of years. It started with a fall when ...

Dr. Dylan Wyatt, an emergency medicine physician at the St. Luke’s, explains how to prevent slipping and falling, especially during the winter months. Dr. Dylan: Falls can occur any time of the year, ...

It’s a fact: Falls among older adults are extremely costly. Every year, approximately $50 billion is spent on medical costs related to non-fatal falls suffered by older adults. Unfortunately, these ...

This is a common concern for millions of older adults and their families. Each year more than 1-in-4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those age ...

Falls safety month is a reminder to stay aware of the risks. Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation and injury-related deaths, particularly for people over the age of 65. As we ...

Snowstorms bring more than just flurries. Even relatively minor ones pose health risks since the cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, and shoveling snow can trigger heart attacks.