A new device to help prevent frail people from falling could save the NHS billions of pounds, according to its Kent creators.

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed by a former NHS doctor to predict and prevent patients from suffering from falls in the home is being rolled out across the health service. The tool, ...

File: Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly and the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — Every year, more than 300,000 older ...

COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — A big health concern with older adults is the risk of falling. WGNO’s LBJ examined a program to prevent falls and improve balance. “First of all, you want to make sure that you ...

The majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a free, downloadable brochure and poster to help patients understand fall prevention. The brochure and poster are available in PDF and HTML ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than one out of four older people falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there are ways to prevent or reduce the risk of falling.

Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby ...